Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Raceland, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,265

Median Agei

46.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97%2,198

Black

1.1%26

Two or More

1%23

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%16

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.8%148

High School Diploma

31.8%535

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%142

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%230

Associate's Degree

11.2%188

Bachelor's Degree

14.1%237

Master's Degree

4.9%83

Professional Degree

0.5%9

Doctorate

1.1%19

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

20.7%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$128,400

Median Renti

$855

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.8%826

Renter-Occupied

25.2%278

Total Units

1,198

Homeownership

74.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%34

$50K–$100K

33.7%278

$100K–$150K

26%215

$150K–$200K

20.3%168

$200K–$300K

13.3%110

$300K–$500K

2.5%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

168

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%18

2010–2019

2.1%25

2000–2009

6%72

1990–1999

18.8%225

1980–1989

10.8%129

1970–1979

23.2%278

1960–1969

19.1%229

1950–1959

8.1%97

1940–1949

1.2%14

1939 or earlier

9.3%111

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.4%556

Utility Gas

46.3%511

No Fuel

3%33

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,222

Mean Household Incomei

$72,572

Per Capita Incomei

$34,827

Poverty Ratei

23.1%

Unemploymenti

10.3%

Labor Forcei

880

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%47

$10K–$15K

10.1%112

$15K–$20K

7.6%84

$20K–$25K

2.2%24

$25K–$30K

1.1%12

$30K–$35K

4.3%48

$35K–$40K

6.3%70

$40K–$45K

3.9%43

$45K–$50K

4.5%50

$50K–$60K

6.9%76

$60K–$75K

25.5%281

$75K–$100K

6.7%74

$100K–$125K

7.4%82

$125K–$150K

2.1%23

$150K–$200K

2.5%28

$200K+

4.5%50

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

109

Avg. Tenant Renti

$321/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers66 homes86% occupied$321/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,222/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

82%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

14%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

84% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

27% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.1%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

781

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

789

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

145(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured