CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2.02
Kentucky · Hardin County · 3,689 residents · 3.528 sq mi
Notable rankings
#42lowest young in KY27.3 yrs#63highest broadband in KY97.6%#70highest rent in KY$1,508#168highest education in KY46.4%TRACT SHAPE · Hardin County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 2.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,250. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,689
−6%since 2020
from 3,912 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,046 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 1,109 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.3
+1%since 2020
from 27.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,668 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,657
+23%since 2020
from $24,190 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+32%since 2020
from 0.283 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.4%
Information14.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
Public administration7.1%
Construction7%
Retail trade4.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,508
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $973 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(2,029)
Black12.1%(473)
Hispanic / Latino28%(1,095)
Asian1%(39)
Other7.1%(276)
Diversity Score79.1%(3,095)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(1,839)
Black13.3%(490)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(944)
Asian2.3%(85)
Other9%(331)
Diversity Score82.5%(3,042)
Diversity Score
82
+4%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.3 min
+22%since 2020
from 15.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
56.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% 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 3,689 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 $72,250 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 $1,508 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.4% 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 10.5% 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