CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 78
Kentucky · Jefferson County · 3,113 residents · 0.695 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6highest broadband in KY99.6%#23highest per-capita income in KY$75,935#26highest education in KY71.0%#33lowest low poverty in KY2.4%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 78 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,071. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $363,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% 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
3,113
−4%since 2020
from 3,238 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,479 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 4,659 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+3%since 2020
from 38.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,071
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,659 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,935
+37%since 2020
from $55,428 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+4%since 2020
from 0.472 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.4%
Information10.5%
Public administration9.5%
Retail trade5.3%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$363,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $274,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $916 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(2,952)
Black2.3%(75)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(103)
Asian0.9%(28)
Other2.5%(80)
Diversity Score20.8%(674)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,785)
Black3.5%(110)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(66)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other4.5%(141)
Diversity Score24.5%(762)
Diversity Score
24
+18%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
71.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.9 min
+6%since 2020
from 16.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
49.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 3,113 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 $91,071 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 $363,400, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 71.0% 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 2.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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