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Census Tract 9206.02
Kentucky · Whitley County · 4,405 residents · 62.679 sq mi
Notable rankings
#19lowest short commute in KY#1447 US13.4 min#22lowest young in KY#1641 US24.1 yrs#228highest broadband in KY94.8%#240highest high poverty in KY27.2%TRACT SHAPE · Whitley County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 9206.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $161,100. At a median age of 24.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.1
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
4,405
−1%since 2020
from 4,455 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 71 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
24.1
−2%since 2020
from 24.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,164 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,611
−1%since 2020
from $15,833 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−27%since 2020
from 0.530 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.8%
Retail trade11.7%
Other services6.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Public administration6.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$161,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $118,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $581 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+11%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(3,986)
Black5.5%(245)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(164)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other0.6%(28)
Diversity Score24.4%(1,086)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(3,976)
Black4.9%(217)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(108)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other2%(88)
Diversity Score22.7%(1,001)
Diversity Score
23
−7%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.4 min
−14%since 2020
from 15.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% 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
9.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Female
47.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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 4,405 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 $48,900 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 $161,100, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.0% 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 27.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024