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Census Tract 9503
Kentucky · Letcher County · 1,246 residents · 33.115 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17highest commute in KY#1711 US43.9 min#19lowest low home value in KY#626 US$52,700#55highest WFH in KY22.3%#134lowest low income in KY$35,774TRACT SHAPE · Letcher County, KY
The short version
Population has declined 15% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $52,700. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
1,246
−15%since 2020
from 1,458 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 44 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+1%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$24,071
+27%since 2020
from $19,016 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26%
Professional, scientific, technical21.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
Manufacturing6.5%
Education & health services4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Other services1.8%
Public administration1.8%
Information1.5%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$52,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
Diversity Score
1
−78%since 2020
from 5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+24.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.9 min
+46%since 2020
from 30.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 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
7.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 1,246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $52,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.7% 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 31.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Letcher CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024