CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8.01
Kentucky · Fayette County · 3,193 residents · 0.353 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest high poverty in KY#21 US95.7%#1lowest young in KY#94 US19.1 yrs#5highest rent burden in KY#847 US87.5%#9lowest low income in KY#378 US$18,929TRACT SHAPE · Fayette County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 8.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,929. Population has grown 23% since 2020. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 95.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the Fayette County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,193
+23%since 2020
from 2,603 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,045 / sq mi
+23%since 2020
from 7,374 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.1
−2%since 2020
from 19.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,929
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,344 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$5,097
+17%since 2020
from $4,352 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
95.7%
+33.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+16%since 2020
from 0.423 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Other services0.9%
Public administration0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,384
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
53.8%
+53.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
87.5%
+67.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(2,036)
Black11%(286)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(61)
Asian3.4%(88)
Other5.1%(132)
Diversity Score46.5%(1,210)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(2,404)
Black10.6%(340)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(165)
Asian5.3%(169)
Other3.6%(115)
Diversity Score51.9%(1,657)
Diversity Score
52
+12%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
66.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.0 min
−27%since 2020
from 19.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
36.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
58.3%
+58.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
23.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
Female
56.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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 3,193 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 $18,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,384 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 66.3% 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 95.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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