CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
Kentucky · Hardin County · 5,974 residents · 7.219 sq mi
Notable rankings
#81highest population in KY5,974#144highest rent in KY$1,330#261highest home value in KY$265,400#325lowest low poverty in KY8.9%TRACT SHAPE · Hardin County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 8 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,392. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $265,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,974
+14%since 2020
from 5,258 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
828 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 728 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+2%since 2020
from 35.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,392
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,519 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,471
+10%since 2020
from $31,271 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−10%since 2020
from 0.442 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
Retail trade12%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
Other services2.1%
Public administration2.1%
Wholesale trade2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$265,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $199,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,330
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,120 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+17%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(3,466)
Black17.4%(913)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(247)
Asian1.7%(87)
Other10.4%(545)
Diversity Score65.3%(3,431)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(3,933)
Black16.2%(969)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(314)
Asian4.1%(247)
Other8.6%(511)
Diversity Score66.1%(3,946)
Diversity Score
66
+1%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.2 min
+19%since 2020
from 20.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
5.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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 5,974 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 $72,392 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 $265,400, and the typical rent is about $1,330 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.5% 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 8.9% 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