CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 39.15
Kentucky · Fayette County · 5,098 residents · 1.18 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24highest household income in KY$143,299#25highest rent in KY$1,754#37highest education in KY67.3%#48lowest low poverty in KY2.8%TRACT SHAPE · Fayette County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 39.15 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,299. Population has grown 20% since 2020. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $401,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 106% more than the Fayette County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,098
+20%since 2020
from 4,244 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,320 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 3,597 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+2%since 2020
from 36.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$143,299
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $116,397 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,305
+29%since 2020
from $48,302 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
+11%since 2020
from 0.306 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
Retail trade8.9%
Other services7.6%
Public administration5.4%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
Education & health services0.8%
Construction0.7%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$401,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $262,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,754
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,555 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+24%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(3,286)
Black6.9%(294)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(102)
Asian9.5%(402)
Other3.8%(160)
Diversity Score48.1%(2,041)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(3,561)
Black11.7%(595)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(175)
Asian9.5%(485)
Other5.5%(282)
Diversity Score60.6%(3,092)
Diversity Score
61
+26%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
67.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.5 min
+10%since 2020
from 23.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
52.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
11.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,098 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $143,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $401,300, and the typical rent is about $1,754 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 67.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 2.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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