CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9608
Kentucky · Muhlenberg County · 1,999 residents · 65.853 sq mi
Notable rankings
#10lowest low rent in KY#174 US$389#110lowest low rent burden in KY10.4%#126lowest low density in KY30.36/sq mi#179highest commute in KY31.7 minTRACT SHAPE · Muhlenberg County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 9608 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,856. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $153,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,999
+6%since 2020
from 1,879 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
30 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 29 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
−7%since 2020
from 48.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,856
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,736 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,225
+23%since 2020
from $29,457 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+1%since 2020
from 0.411 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.6%
Information6.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Education & health services3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Other services2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
Public administration0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$153,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $100,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+45%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,818)
Black2.6%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(13)
Diversity Score7.9%(148)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,777)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(130)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other3.4%(68)
Diversity Score25.5%(510)
Diversity Score
26
+223%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.7 min
+2%since 2020
from 31.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Female
49.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 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 1,999 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 $59,856 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 $153,000.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.7% 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 13.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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