CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
Kentucky · Hardin County · 5,462 residents · 3.199 sq mi
Notable rankings
#121highest population in KY5,462#202highest per-capita income in KY$45,417#217highest foreign-born in KY7.7%#230highest home value in KY$276,600TRACT SHAPE · Hardin County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 12 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $276,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,462
+5%since 2020
from 5,225 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,707 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 1,633 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,368
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,990 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,417
+52%since 2020
from $29,865 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
+18%since 2020
from 0.455 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
Retail trade13.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Other services2.1%
Public administration2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$276,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $254,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $699 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
−26%since 2020
from 5.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(4,003)
Black13.1%(687)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(131)
Asian0.7%(34)
Other7.1%(370)
Diversity Score48.8%(2,548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(3,727)
Black15.1%(826)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(310)
Asian5.2%(282)
Other5.8%(317)
Diversity Score62.8%(3,429)
Diversity Score
63
+29%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
+13%since 2020
from 22.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
15.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Female
56.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Foreign born
7.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 5,462 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 $63,368 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 $276,600, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.6% 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 19.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Hardin CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024