CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
Kentucky · Jefferson County · 1,920 residents · 0.585 sq mi
Notable rankings
#42highest rent burden in KY68.2%#118highest high poverty in KY34.4%#249highest density in KY3,282/sq mi#251lowest low income in KY$42,311TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 8 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,311. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $118,300. The poverty rate of 34.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
1,920
+6%since 2020
from 1,818 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,282 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 3,108 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−6%since 2020
from 43.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,311
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,498 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,744
+43%since 2020
from $21,492 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+26%since 2020
from 0.392 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.4%
Public administration12.3%
Information10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$118,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,116
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $700 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+13%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(32)
Black95.5%(1,737)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(45)
Diversity Score10.8%(196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9%(172)
Black88.8%(1,705)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1.5%(28)
Diversity Score25.4%(488)
Diversity Score
25
+136%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
+3%since 2020
from 23.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
12.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
Female
51.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% 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 1,920 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 $42,311 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 $118,300, and the typical rent is about $1,116 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.1% 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 34.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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