CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9710
Kentucky · Harlan County · 4,389 residents · 37.815 sq mi
Notable rankings
#50lowest low home value in KY#1478 US$68,400#67lowest low education in KY7.6%#123highest high poverty in KY33.6%#203lowest low income in KY$39,931TRACT SHAPE · Harlan County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 9710 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,931. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $68,400. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,389
−7%since 2020
from 4,707 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 124 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+1%since 2020
from 37.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,931
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,597 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,893
+31%since 2020
from $13,650 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−13%since 2020
from 0.463 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
Manufacturing5.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Retail trade2.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Construction1.6%
Education & health services1.4%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Other services0.5%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$68,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $481 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−29%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(4,469)
Black3.9%(182)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(25)
Diversity Score12.1%(571)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(4,010)
Black3.2%(139)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(54)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other4.1%(180)
Diversity Score20.3%(891)
Diversity Score
20
+67%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.9 min
−22%since 2020
from 25.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
10.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
52.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 4,389 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 $39,931 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 $68,400, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.6% 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 33.6% 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