Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY

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2021 Population

107,008

2.09% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

28.8%

0.323% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$34,099

4.18% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$67,100

4.52% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

29,984

1.19% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY had a population of 107k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $34,099. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY grew from 104,818 to 107,008, a 2.09% increase and its median household income grew from $32,732 to $34,099, a 4.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.85%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.849%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.483%), and White (Hispanic) (0.381%).

1.72% of the households in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY are Hazard Community and Technical College (1,752 degrees awarded in 2021), Frontier Nursing University (156727) (913 degrees), and Galen College of Nursing-ARH (111 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY was $67,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

Most people in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY was 2 cars per household.

Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY borders Cumberland Valley Area Development District (North) PUMA, KY, Cumberland Valley Area Development District (South) PUMA, KY, Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, Bluegrass Area Development District (Southeast) PUMA, KY, Buffalo Trace & Gateway Area Development Districts PUMA, KY, and LENOWISCO & Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA.

United States Kentucky

Population & Diversity

Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY is home to a population of 107k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.803% of Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY residents were born outside of the country (859 people).

In 2021, there were 51.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.98k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 909 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY are Spanish (776 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (318 households), and Other & Unspecified Languages (159 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,020

Women

49.6%

53,821

Men

50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 106,841 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 360
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.98k ± 419
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
909 ± 269

0.848%

Hispanic Population

907 people

0.848% of the people in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY are hispanic (907 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
314 ± 434 people
India
104 ± 250 people
Canada
101 ± 247 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY was Philippines, the natal country of 314 Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY residents, followed by India with 104 and Canada with 101.

Foreign-Born Population

0.803%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

859 people

0.783%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

821 people

As of 2021, 0.803% of Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY residents (859 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY was 0.783%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
776 households (0.769%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
318 households (0.315%)
Other & Unspecified Languages
159 households (0.158%)

1.72% of the households in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY was Spanish. 0.769% of the households in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,673 ± 253
Gulf War (1990s)
474 ± 170
Gulf War (2001-)
448 ± 153

Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY employs 30k people. The largest industries in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY are Elementary & secondary schools (2,796 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,970 people), and Construction (1,680 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($80,292), Administration of economic programs & space research ($79,335), and Pharmacies & drug stores ($77,373).

Males in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,622. The income inequality in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

14,754

Women

48.6%

15,592

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY in 2020 was 30,346 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY.

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Occupations

30k

2021 Value

−1.19%

1 Year decline

± −1.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY declined at a rate of −1.19%, from 30.3k employees to 30k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY, are Cashiers (1,167 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,127 people), and Registered nurses (962 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

30k

2021 Value

−1.19%

1 Year decline

± −1.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY declined at a rate of −1.19%, from 30.3k employees to 30k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,796 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,970 people), and Construction (1,680 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY, though some of these residents may live in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,202

Median earning men ± $2,678

$26,031

Median earning women ± $1,533

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,722), Construction ($44,037), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,787).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($44,500), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,056), and Public Administration ($32,198).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY awarded 2,869 degrees. The student population of Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,835 male students and 4,763 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY are White (2,579 and 90%), followed by Black or African American (104 and 3.63%), Hispanic or Latino (63 and 2.2%), and Two or More Races (61 and 2.13%).

The largest universities in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY by number of degrees awarded are Hazard Community and Technical College (1,752 and 61.1%), Frontier Nursing University (156727) (913 and 31.8%), and Galen College of Nursing-ARH (111 and 3.87%).

The most popular majors in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY are Nurse Midwife (291 and 10.1%), Family Practice Nurse (226 and 7.88%), and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (181 and 6.31%).

The median tuition cost in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY for private four year colleges is $10,425.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 36.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,598 (27.8% men and 72.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,598 students enrolled in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY, 27.8% men and 72.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,572 records, of which 69.6% were women and 30.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Psychiatric Nurse
77 degree-majors awarded
Nurse Midwife
270 degree-majors awarded
Family Practice Nurse
212 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY was Psychiatric Nurse with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Hazard Community and Technical College
1,752 degrees awarded
Frontier Nursing University (156727)
913 degrees awarded
Galen College of Nursing-ARH
111 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hazard Community and Technical College with 1,752 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,093 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY, which is 0.615 times less than the 1,776 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,579 degrees mean that there were 24.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 104 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,425) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,026) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.545% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (30.4k), Secondary Education (22.9k), and Some college (16.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY was $67,100 in 2021, which is 0.274 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $64,200 to $67,100, a 4.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY is 74.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY is $34,099. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY was Louisville/Jefferson County (Northeast) PUMA, KY with a value of $92,612, followed by Boone County PUMA, KY and KIPDA Area Development District (Northeast) PUMA, KY, with respective values of $87,034 and $80,519.

Housing

Property

$67,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,364

$30,552

Median Property Taxes

±$1,245

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.8%

Homeownership

2021

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.8% of the housing units in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY was Louisville/Jefferson County (Northeast) PUMA, KY with a value of $92,612, followed by Boone County PUMA, KY and KIPDA Area Development District (Northeast) PUMA, KY, with respective values of $87,034 and $80,519.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$34,099

Median Household Income

± $1,837

40.9k

Number of Households

± 1,440

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.9k households in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY grew to $34,099 from the previous year's value of $32,732.

The following chart displays the households in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.434

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.45% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Worked At Home (4.92%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (4.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.41% of the workforce in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY (29.8k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96% of the population of Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY has health coverage, with 26.1% on employee plans, 44% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 8.39% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1536 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.454% decrease from the previous year (1543 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1519 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 388 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,536 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,536 patients per year. This represents a 0.454% decrease from the previous year (1,543 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kentucky in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.02%

Uninsured

26.1%

Employer Coverage

44%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

8.39%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY grew by 1.04% from 3.98% to 4.02%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.