Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY

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2021 Population

196,814

0.414% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AMitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ARand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.2

0.242% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.3%

3.38% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$50,436

8.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$133,900

4.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

81,652

1.04% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY had a population of 197k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $50,436. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY grew from 196,003 to 196,814, a 0.414% increase and its median household income grew from $46,642 to $50,436, a 8.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.19%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.38%), White (Hispanic) (1.55%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.02%).

2.99% of the households in Purchase 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.

99.3% of the residents in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY are West Kentucky Community and Technical College (2,857 degrees awarded in 2021) and Murray State University (2,251 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY was $133,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

Most people in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY was 2 cars per household.

Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY borders South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL, Pennyrile Area Development District (North) PUMA, KY, Pennyrile Area Development District (South) PUMA, KY, Dunklin, Stoddard, New Madrid, Pemiscot & Mississippi Counties PUMA, MO, Gibson, Dyer, Obion, Crockett & Lake Counties PUMA, TN, Weakley, Henry, Carroll, Humphreys, Benton & Houston Counties PUMA, TN, and Clarksville City PUMA, TN.

United States Kentucky

Population & Diversity

Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY is home to a population of 197k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.74% of Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY residents were born outside of the country (3.43k people).

In 2021, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (171k people) in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.68k Two+ (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 Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY are Spanish (3,172 households), Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (486 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (233 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

100,700

Women

51.2%

96,154

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 196,854 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Purchase 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 Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Purchase 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 Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
171k ± 244
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.2k ± 439
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.68k ± 546

3.32%

Hispanic Population

6.54k people

3.32% of the people in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY are hispanic (6.54k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,009 ± 778 people
Philippines
328 ± 444 people
Germany
237 ± 378 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY was Mexico, the natal country of 1,009 Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY residents, followed by Philippines with 328 and Germany with 237.

Foreign-Born Population

1.74%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.43k people

2.02%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.96k people

As of 2021, 1.74% of Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY residents (3.43k 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 Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY was 2.02%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,172 households (1.71%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
486 households (0.262%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
233 households (0.126%)

2.99% of the households in Purchase 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 Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY was Spanish. 1.71% of the households in Purchase 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
4,103 ± 352
Gulf War (2001-)
1,933 ± 345
Gulf War (1990s)
1,469 ± 302

Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY employs 81.7k people. The largest industries in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY are Restaurants & Food Services (5,561 people), Construction (5,232 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,091 people), and the highest paying industries are Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying ($114,710), Water transportation ($107,612), and Other health care services ($104,408).

Males in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,405. The income inequality in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,171

Women

49.7%

40,644

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY in 2020 was 80,815 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

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

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Occupations

81.7k

2021 Value

1.04%

1 Year growth

± 1.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY grew at a rate of 1.04%, from 80.8k employees to 81.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY, are Cashiers (2,565 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,532 people), and Registered nurses (1,949 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Purchase 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81.7k

2021 Value

1.04%

1 Year growth

± 1.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY grew at a rate of 1.04%, from 80.8k employees to 81.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,561 people), Construction (5,232 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,091 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY, though some of these residents may live in Purchase 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

$41,132

Median earning men ± $1,270

$26,828

Median earning women ± $1,091

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($55,830), Wholesale Trade ($54,670), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,964).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,167), Manufacturing ($37,933), and Public Administration ($36,602).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

N/AMitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

N/ARand 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.

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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 Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY awarded 5,108 degrees. The student population of Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,395 male students and 8,888 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY are White (4,261 and 84.9%), followed by Black or African American (272 and 5.42%), Hispanic or Latino (212 and 4.22%), and Two or More Races (137 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY by number of degrees awarded are West Kentucky Community and Technical College (2,857 and 55.9%) and Murray State University (2,251 and 44.1%).

The most popular majors in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (319 and 6.25%), Welding Technology (314 and 6.15%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (295 and 5.78%).

The median tuition cost in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY for a public four year colleges is $8,040 for in-state students and $17,316 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,283 (37.8% men and 62.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,283 students enrolled in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,243 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences
124 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
120 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
96 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY was Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences with 124 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

West Kentucky Community and Technical College
2,857 degrees awarded
Murray State University
2,251 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Kentucky Community and Technical College with 2,857 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,161 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY, which is 0.733 times less than the 2,947 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 4,261 degrees mean that there were 15.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 272 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

Public, 4-year or above ($8,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,212) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,260) 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, 0.6% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.672% 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 Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (55.7k), Some college (37.2k), and Secondary Education (21.2k).

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 Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY was $133,900 in 2021, which is 0.547 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $128,300 to $133,900, a 4.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY is 70.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Purchase 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 Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY is $50,436. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Purchase 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

$133,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,546

$55,229

Median Property Taxes

±$1,746

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 Purchase 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 Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.9%

Homeownership

2021

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.9% of the housing units in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Purchase 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 Purchase 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 Purchase 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.

$50,436

Median Household Income

± $1,583

77.8k

Number of Households

± 1,985

In 2021, the median household income of the 77.8k households in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY grew to $50,436 from the previous year's value of $46,642.

The following chart displays the households in Purchase 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY

In 2021, the income inequality in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.675% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.8%)
Carpooled (7.3%)
Worked At Home (4.23%)

In 2021, 83.8% of workers in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.3%) and those who worked at home (4.23%).

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

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Purchase 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 Purchase 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 Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY (30.9k out of 189k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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

93.9% of the population of Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.66% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.11%

Uninsured

41.6%

Employer Coverage

23.6%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.66%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY declined by 4.08% from 6.37% to 6.11%.

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