CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9603
Kentucky · Mason County · 3,866 residents · 11.427 sq mi
Notable rankings
#266lowest low rent in KY$708#380highest old in KY43.4 yrs#420highest per-capita income in KY$36,837#458highest population in KY3,866TRACT SHAPE · Mason County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 9603 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,083. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $193,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
3,866
−6%since 2020
from 4,102 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
338 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 359 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+3%since 2020
from 42.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,083
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,902 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,837
+15%since 2020
from $32,057 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
+7%since 2020
from 0.496 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.8%
Information9.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Other services2.7%
Education & health services2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Public administration0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$193,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $159,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $620 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+29%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(3,463)
Black5.9%(243)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(290)
Asian1.8%(72)
Other0.8%(34)
Diversity Score34.8%(1,428)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(3,339)
Black7.2%(278)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(221)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(28)
Diversity Score30.7%(1,187)
Diversity Score
31
−12%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
+16%since 2020
from 21.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% 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 3,866 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 $53,083 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 $193,000, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.3% 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 18.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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