CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 28
Kentucky · Jefferson County · 1,581 residents · 0.532 sq mi
Notable rankings
#23lowest low education in KY#1142 US4.9%#56highest high poverty in KY40.9%#66lowest low home value in KY#1856 US$73,700#202highest commute in KY31.2 minTRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 28 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,944. Population has fallen 29% since 2020, a loss of 661 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $73,700. The poverty rate of 40.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% 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
1,581
−29%since 2020
from 2,242 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,972 / sq mi
−29%since 2020
from 4,214 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+23%since 2020
from 32.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,944
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,098 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,139
+22%since 2020
from $14,820 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−6%since 2020
from 0.443 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
Retail trade8.2%
Finance & insurance8%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Other services4.4%
Public administration4.4%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$73,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,072
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $882 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
55.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−1%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(253)
Black81.4%(1,826)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(159)
Diversity Score39.9%(894)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.1%(239)
Black77.4%(1,223)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(49)
Diversity Score47%(743)
Diversity Score
47
+18%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.2 min
+3%since 2020
from 30.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% 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
20.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
Female
57.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
Foreign born
4.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 1,581 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 $41,944 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 $73,700, and the typical rent is about $1,072 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.9% 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 40.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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