CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9704
Kentucky · Laurel County · 4,116 residents · 8.883 sq mi
Notable rankings
#121lowest low rent burden in KY11.4%#204lowest short commute in KY18.5 min#257lowest young in KY35.0 yrs#268highest rent in KY$1,162TRACT SHAPE · Laurel County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 9704 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,739. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $212,000. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
4,116
−8%since 2020
from 4,465 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
463 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 503 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−6%since 2020
from 37.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,739
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,353
+10%since 2020
from $29,543 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−7%since 2020
from 0.470 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Wholesale trade7.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Information6.5%
Other services4%
Public administration3.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$212,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $171,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $838 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.4%
−21.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+8%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(4,212)
Black1.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(110)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(81)
Diversity Score13.6%(608)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(3,793)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(268)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(45)
Diversity Score18.3%(753)
Diversity Score
18
+34%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.5 min
+5%since 2020
from 17.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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
4.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Female
50.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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 4,116 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 $71,739 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 $212,000, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.5% 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 24.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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