CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 30
Kentucky · Jefferson County · 1,923 residents · 0.423 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest low income in KY#101 US$14,107#3highest high poverty in KY#74 US76.9%#24lowest young in KY#1655 US24.1 yrs#37highest rent burden in KY70.4%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 30 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,107. Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 463 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 24.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 76.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 80% less than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,923
−19%since 2020
from 2,386 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,546 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 5,641 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
24.1
−2%since 2020
from 24.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$14,107
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $8,861 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,210
+27%since 2020
from $6,467 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
76.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−14%since 2020
from 0.490 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$695
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $263 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
98.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(276)
Black85.6%(2,043)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(56)
Diversity Score31.6%(754)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(312)
Black72.8%(1,399)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(194)
Diversity Score54.3%(1,044)
Diversity Score
54
+72%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+25.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.0 min
−25%since 2020
from 30.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
30.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
51.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
39.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
Female
58.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 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 1,923 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 $14,107 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 $695 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.2% 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 76.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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