CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9708
Kentucky · Laurel County · 5,504 residents · 36.452 sq mi
Notable rankings
#114highest population in KY5,504#120lowest low rent burden in KY11.4%#359highest foreign-born in KY4.7%#402highest household income in KY$71,555TRACT SHAPE · Laurel County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 9708 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,555. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $166,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
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
5,504
+5%since 2020
from 5,220 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
151 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 143 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+3%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,555
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,091 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,305
+26%since 2020
from $28,742 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
−2%since 2020
from 0.488 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.3%
Information13.3%
Wholesale trade7.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$166,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $132,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $602 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(4,789)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(116)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other5.6%(290)
Diversity Score19.3%(1,010)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(5,136)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(41)
Other5.9%(325)
Diversity Score15.7%(865)
Diversity Score
16
−19%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
+4%since 2020
from 23.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
6.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
53.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 5,504 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 $71,555 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 $166,300, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.9% 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 12.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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