CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9
Kentucky · Fayette County · 5,560 residents · 0.85 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 9 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,571. Population has declined 7% since 2020. At a median age of 22.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 53.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Fayette County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,560
−7%since 2020
from 5,951 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,541 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 7,001 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.0
+2%since 2020
from 21.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,571
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $17,797 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,437
+35%since 2020
from $15,107 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.570
−11%since 2020
from 0.643 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.1%
Information8.8%
Public administration4.1%
Retail trade3.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Education & health services2.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Construction1.5%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,024
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $880 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
87.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(4,471)
Black16.4%(973)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(97)
Asian4.3%(253)
Other2.6%(157)
Diversity Score50.8%(3,020)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(4,444)
Black10%(555)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(262)
Asian3.3%(183)
Other2.1%(116)
Diversity Score43.4%(2,415)
Diversity Score
43
−14%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.5 min
−10%since 2020
from 15.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% 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
5.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Female
56.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Foreign born
7.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 5,560 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 $26,571 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 $1,024 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.5% 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 53.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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