CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9704
Kentucky · Harlan County · 1,095 residents · 27.811 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 9704 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,268. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $87,900. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% more than the Harlan County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
1,095
−5%since 2020
from 1,155 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 42 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
+5%since 2020
from 48.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,268
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,011 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,799
+76%since 2020
from $15,239 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+21.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
−34%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.5%
Public administration13.5%
Information10.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
Manufacturing10.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Retail trade6.1%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$87,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
5.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−22%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,079)
Black3.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.8%(21)
Diversity Score15.7%(181)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,028)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(55)
Diversity Score14.5%(159)
Diversity Score
15
−8%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
+14%since 2020
from 20.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.3%
+32.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
0.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
Female
51.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+27.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,095 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 $56,268 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 $87,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.7% 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 4.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Harlan CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024