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$43,539
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,165
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,846
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.66
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,194
TOTAL POPULATION
2,582
MALE POPULATION
2,612
FEMALE POPULATION
98.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1,915
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Income in Hazard

Income Overview in Hazard

Per Capita Income in Hazard is $43,539, while median incomes of families and households are $65,165 and $65,846 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,194$43,539
Median Family Income1,297$65,165
Mean Family Income1,297$71,844
Median Household Income1,868$65,846
Mean Household Income1,868$121,181
Income Deficit1,297$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,19426.81%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,19473.19¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,1940.66

Earnings by Sex in Hazard

Average Earnings in Hazard are $37,583, $50,161 for men and $36,713 for women, a difference of 26.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Hazard
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male790 (38.6%)$50,161
Female1,259 (61.4%)$36,713
Total2,049 (100.0%)$37,583

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hazard

The most common earnings brackets in Hazard are $100,000+ for men (228 | 28.9%) and $100,000+ for women (224 | 17.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hazard
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less137 (17.3%)160 (12.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (0.5%)31 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)118 (9.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99914 (1.8%)11 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49923 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99930 (3.8%)24 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (1.1%)47 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99924 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49921 (2.7%)33 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (1.5%)76 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99936 (4.6%)60 (4.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99936 (4.6%)14 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99923 (2.9%)96 (7.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99914 (1.8%)106 (8.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99910 (1.3%)79 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99937 (4.7%)23 (1.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999106 (13.4%)113 (9.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99926 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)44 (3.5%)
$100,000+228 (28.9%)224 (17.8%)
Total790 (100.0%)1,259 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hazard

Average earnings in Hazard are $51,290 for men and $41,000 for women, a difference of 20.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $250,001, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $24,583. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $104,972, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,826.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hazard
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$24,583$22,826
College or Associate's Degree$56,023$29,327
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$250,001$104,972
Total$51,290$41,000

Family Income in Hazard

Family Income Brackets in Hazard

According to the Hazard family income data, there are 272 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 16 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hazard
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00027221.0%
$10,000 to $14,999403.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991148.8%
$25,000 to $34,999292.2%
$35,000 to $49,999775.9%
$50,000 to $74,99918914.6%
$75,000 to $99,99915011.6%
$100,000 to $149,99924919.2%
$150,000 to $199,99916012.3%
$200,000+161.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hazard

5-person families (84 | 6.5%) account for the highest median family income in Hazard with $143,125 per family, while 3-person families (475 | 36.6%) have the highest median income of $30,025 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hazard
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families521 (40.2%)$36,964
3-Person Families475 (36.6%)$90,075
4-Person Families190 (14.6%)$75,536
5-Person Families84 (6.5%)$143,125
6-Person Families3 (0.2%)$0
7+ Person Families24 (1.8%)$0
Total1,297 (100.0%)$65,165

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hazard

The median family income in Hazard is $65,165, with families comprising 3+ earners (117) having the highest median family income of $123,909, while families with no earners (256) have the lowest median family income of $19,750, accounting for 9.0% and 19.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Hazard
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners256 (19.7%)$19,750
1 Earner574 (44.3%)$53,417
2 Earners350 (27.0%)$90,441
3+ Earners117 (9.0%)$123,909
Total1,297 (100.0%)$65,165

Household Income in Hazard

Household Income Brackets in Hazard

With 312 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Hazard, accounting for 16.7% of all households. In contrast, only 86 households (4.6%) fall into the $35,000 to $49,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hazard
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00026314.1%
$10,000 to $14,999935.0%
$15,000 to $24,99919610.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991367.3%
$35,000 to $49,999864.6%
$50,000 to $74,99931216.7%
$75,000 to $99,99923512.6%
$100,000 to $149,99925613.7%
$150,000 to $199,99919610.5%
$200,000+935.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hazard

The median household income in Hazard is $65,846, with the highest median household income of $76,042 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 773 households (41.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 70 households (3.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hazard
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years70 (3.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years702 (37.6%)$0
45 to 64 Years773 (41.4%)$76,042
65+ Years323 (17.3%)$54,107
Total1,868 (100.0%)$65,846

Poverty in Hazard

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hazard

With 25.1% poverty level for males and 33.9% for females among the residents of Hazard, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 68 males (53.1%) and 38 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hazard
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years101 (28.2%)76 (43.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)50 (43.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years68 (53.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years27 (43.5%)109 (41.1%)
25 to 34 Years62 (29.2%)119 (36.6%)
35 to 44 Years124 (46.3%)150 (43.5%)
45 to 54 Years42 (10.3%)132 (34.5%)
55 to 64 Years49 (17.6%)78 (24.3%)
65 to 74 Years38 (23.2%)63 (29.6%)
75 Years and over14 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total557 (25.1%)815 (33.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hazard

According to the poverty statistics in Hazard, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hazard
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years182 (85.1%)145 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years257 (71.8%)98 (56.3%)
12 to 14 Years78 (100.0%)64 (56.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years60 (46.9%)10 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years35 (56.5%)156 (58.9%)
25 to 34 Years150 (70.8%)206 (63.4%)
35 to 44 Years144 (53.7%)195 (56.5%)
45 to 54 Years364 (89.7%)250 (65.4%)
55 to 64 Years229 (82.4%)243 (75.7%)
65 to 74 Years126 (76.8%)150 (70.4%)
75 Years and over34 (70.8%)75 (100.0%)
Total1,659 (74.9%)1,592 (66.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hazard

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hazard show that 9.4% or 67 of the total 710 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 13.6%, comprising of 67 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hazard
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children426 (86.4%)67 (13.6%)
1 or 2 Children153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total643 (90.6%)67 (9.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hazard

According to the poverty data in Hazard, 49.6% or 70 single-father households and 61.4% or 274 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 70 households (57.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hazard
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)135 (83.3%)
1 or 2 Children70 (57.9%)115 (48.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total70 (49.6%)274 (61.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hazard

The poverty data for Hazard shows that 67 of the married-couple family households (9.4%) and 344 of the single-parent households (58.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 67 households (13.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hazard
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children67 (13.6%)135 (74.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)185 (51.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total67 (9.4%)344 (58.6%)

Race in Hazard

The most populous races in Hazard are White / Caucasian (4,672 | 89.9%), Two or more Races (231 | 4.4%), and Asian (184 | 3.5%).
Race in Hazard
Race# Population% Population
Asian1843.5%
Black / African American761.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1452.8%
Native / Alaskan310.6%
White / Caucasian4,67289.9%
Two or more Races2314.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total5,194100.0%

Ancestry in Hazard

The most populous ancestries reported in Hazard are American (613 | 11.8%), Irish (565 | 10.9%), English (468 | 9.0%), German (323 | 6.2%), and Scottish (139 | 2.7%), together accounting for 40.6% of all Hazard residents.
Ancestry in Hazard
Ancestry# Population% Population
American61311.8%
Apache310.6%
Blackfeet60.1%
Cherokee571.1%
Crow60.1%
Dutch420.8%
English4689.0%
European1152.2%
French290.6%
German3236.2%
Irish56510.9%
Italian731.4%
Jamaican70.1%
Korean1011.9%
Mexican50.1%
Norwegian60.1%
Polish220.4%
Puerto Rican280.5%
Scotch-Irish1192.3%
Scottish1392.7%
Sri Lankan1202.3%
Yup'ik310.6%
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Immigrants in Hazard

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hazard came from Asia (134 | 2.6%), South Eastern Asia (134 | 2.6%), Vietnam (70 | 1.3%), Philippines (64 | 1.2%), and Africa (17 | 0.3%), together accounting for 8.1% of all Hazard residents.
Immigrants in Hazard
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa170.3%
Asia1342.6%
Congo90.2%
Eastern Africa80.2%
Middle Africa90.2%
Philippines641.2%
South Eastern Asia1342.6%
Vietnam701.3%
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Sex and Age in Hazard

Sex and Age in Hazard

The most populous age groups in Hazard are 5 to 9 Years (261 | 10.1%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (299 | 11.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hazard
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years214 (8.3%)167 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years261 (10.1%)106 (4.1%)
10 to 14 Years177 (6.9%)182 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years192 (7.4%)152 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years29 (1.1%)171 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years42 (1.6%)174 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years210 (8.1%)183 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years181 (7.0%)73 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Years134 (5.2%)299 (11.5%)
45 to 49 Years218 (8.4%)110 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years214 (8.3%)272 (10.4%)
55 to 59 Years125 (4.8%)179 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years197 (7.6%)172 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years165 (6.4%)155 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years41 (1.6%)63 (2.4%)
75 to 79 Years88 (3.4%)86 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years52 (2.0%)38 (1.5%)
85 Years and over42 (1.6%)30 (1.1%)
Total2,582 (100.0%)2,612 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hazard

Median Family Size in Hazard

The median family size in Hazard is 2.80 persons per family, with married-couple families (710 | 54.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.91 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (141 | 10.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.38 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hazard
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple710 (54.7%)2.91
Single Male/Father141 (10.9%)2.38
Single Female/Mother446 (34.4%)2.77
Total Families1,297 (100.0%)2.80

Median Household Size in Hazard

The median household size in Hazard is 2.47 persons per household, with single female/mother households (446 | 23.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.17 persons per household. non-family households (571 | 30.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hazard
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple710 (38.0%)2.91
Single Male/Father141 (7.5%)2.77
Single Female/Mother446 (23.9%)3.17
Non-family571 (30.6%)1.31
Total Households1,868 (100.0%)2.47

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hazard

Out of a total of 1,868 households in Hazard, 1,297 (69.4%) are family households, while 571 (30.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 461, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 383.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hazard
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-383 (20.5%)
2-Person Households461 (24.7%)188 (10.1%)
3-Person Households429 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households296 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households61 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households24 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,297 (69.4%)571 (30.6%)

Female Fertility in Hazard

Fertility by Age in Hazard

Average fertility rate in Hazard is 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 144.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 96.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hazard
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years76 (96.2%)144.0
35 to 50 years3 (3.8%)6.0
Total79 (100.0%)66.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hazard

70.9% of women with births (79) in Hazard are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 30.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hazard
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years53 (69.7%)23 (30.3%)
35 to 50 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (70.9%)23 (29.1%)

Fertility by Education in Hazard

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hazard
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree53 (67.1%)87.0
Bachelor's Degree23 (29.1%)245.0
Graduate Degree3 (3.8%)14.0
Total79 (100.0%)66.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hazard

29.1% of women with births in Hazard are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hazard
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (70.9%)23 (29.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Hazard

Employment by Class of Employer in Hazard

Among the 1,652 employed individuals in Hazard, private company employees (1,024 | 62.0%), not-for-profit organizations (338 | 20.5%), and local government employees (204 | 12.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hazard
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,02462.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)432.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations33820.5%
Local Government Employees20412.3%
State Government Employees332.0%
Federal Government Employees100.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,652100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hazard

According to the labor force statistics for Hazard, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,049), 47.3% or 1,915 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.2% or 214 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 79.2% or 171 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 50.0% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hazard
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years90 (29.4%)45 (50.0%)
20 to 24 Years73 (36.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years171 (79.2%)56 (32.7%)
30 to 34 Years290 (73.8%)62 (21.4%)
35 to 44 Years498 (72.5%)51 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years485 (59.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years82 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years109 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years102 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,915 (47.3%)214 (11.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hazard

According to labor force statistics for Hazard, 58.7% of individuals (1,634) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,783) are in the labor force, with 10.3% or 168 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 80.8% or 547 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 26.7% or 62 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hazard
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School63 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma232 (35.3%)175 (26.7%)
College / Associate Degree793 (70.8%)151 (13.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher547 (80.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,634 (58.7%)287 (10.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hazard

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hazard are Health Diagnosing & Treating (575 | 33.8%), Health Technologists (437 | 25.7%), Management (131 | 7.7%), Community & Social Service (98 | 5.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (48 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hazard

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hazard, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (57.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Management (85.5%), and Health Technologists (81.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hazard
OccupationMaleFemale
Management19 (14.5%)112 (85.5%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 34 (34.7%)64 (65.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support12 (57.1%)9 (42.9%)
Education Instruction & Library22 (45.8%)26 (54.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating115 (20.0%)460 (80.0%)
Health Technologists79 (18.1%)358 (81.9%)
Total (Category)185 (22.5%)636 (77.5%)
Total (Overall)681 (40.0%)1,021 (60.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hazard are Food Preparation & Serving (96 | 5.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (64 | 3.8%), Security & Protection (63 | 3.7%), Law Enforcement (63 | 3.7%), and Healthcare Support (43 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Hazard

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hazard, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (59.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hazard
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Security & Protection63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving49 (51.0%)47 (49.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance38 (59.4%)26 (40.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)150 (53.8%)129 (46.2%)
Total (Overall)681 (40.0%)1,021 (60.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hazard are Sales & Related (236 | 13.9%), and Office & Administration (229 | 13.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hazard

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hazard
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related139 (58.9%)97 (41.1%)
Office & Administration103 (45.0%)126 (55.0%)
Total (Category)242 (52.0%)223 (48.0%)
Total (Overall)681 (40.0%)1,021 (60.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hazard are Construction & Extraction (30 | 1.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (15 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hazard

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hazard
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction10 (33.3%)20 (66.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)25 (55.6%)20 (44.4%)
Total (Overall)681 (40.0%)1,021 (60.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hazard are Material Moving (43 | 2.5%), Transportation (25 | 1.5%), and Production (24 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hazard

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hazard
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
Transportation25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)79 (85.9%)13 (14.1%)
Total (Overall)681 (40.0%)1,021 (60.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hazard

Employment Industries in Hazard

The major employment industries in Hazard include Health Care & Social Assistance (736 | 43.2%), Retail Trade (226 | 13.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (179 | 10.5%), Educational Services (141 | 8.3%), and Public Administration (105 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Hazard

Employment Industries by Sex in Hazard

The Hazard industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (84.4%), and Finance & Insurance (72.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hazard
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction10 (33.3%)20 (66.7%)
Manufacturing15 (53.6%)13 (46.4%)
Wholesale Trade24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade107 (47.3%)119 (52.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance6 (27.3%)16 (72.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific39 (81.2%)9 (18.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Educational Services41 (29.1%)100 (70.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance115 (15.6%)621 (84.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services119 (66.5%)60 (33.5%)
Public Administration78 (74.3%)27 (25.7%)
Total681 (40.0%)1,021 (60.0%)

Education in Hazard

School Enrollment in Hazard

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,386 students in Hazard are elementary school (342 | 24.7%), middle school (305 | 22.0%), and college / undergraduate (269 | 19.4%).
School Enrollment in Hazard
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool997.1%
Kindergarten725.2%
Elementary School34224.7%
Middle School30522.0%
High School24117.4%
College / Undergraduate26919.4%
Graduate / Professional584.2%
Total1,386100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hazard

Out of a total of 1,386 students who are enrolled in schools in Hazard, 78 (5.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,308 (94.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 50 (14.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 99 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hazard
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old304 (85.9%)50 (14.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds359 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds98 (88.3%)13 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over132 (89.8%)15 (10.2%)
Total1,308 (94.4%)78 (5.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hazard

Physical & health sciences (211 | 23.3%), science & technology (183 | 20.2%), education (110 | 12.1%), arts & humanities (110 | 12.1%), and psychology (109 | 12.0%) are the most common fields of study among 906 individuals in Hazard who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hazard
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics151.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences21123.3%
Psychology10912.0%
Social Sciences374.1%
Engineering60.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology18320.2%
Business465.1%
Education11012.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History151.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications647.1%
Arts & Humanities11012.1%
Total906100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hazard

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hazard

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hazard are males with 2 vehicles (334, accounting for 49.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (292, making up 34.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hazard
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle27 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle96 (14.1%)385 (39.7%)
2 Vehicles334 (49.0%)292 (30.1%)
3 Vehicles110 (16.2%)154 (15.9%)
4 Vehicles48 (7.0%)83 (8.6%)
5 or more Vehicles66 (9.7%)57 (5.9%)
Total681 (100.0%)971 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hazard

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hazard are 10 to 14 minutes (429 commuters, 28.7%), less than 5 minutes (353 commuters, 23.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (268 commuters, 17.9%).
Commute Time in Hazard
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes35323.6%
5 to 9 Minutes26817.9%
10 to 14 Minutes42928.7%
15 to 19 Minutes17211.5%
20 to 24 Minutes815.4%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes402.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes785.2%
60 to 89 Minutes604.0%
90 or more Minutes151.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Hazard

The most common commute times in Hazard are less than 5 minutes (229 commuters, 35.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (324 commuters, 38.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hazard
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes229 (35.3%)124 (14.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes167 (25.8%)101 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes105 (16.2%)324 (38.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes66 (10.2%)106 (12.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes25 (3.9%)56 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes27 (4.2%)13 (1.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)78 (9.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes14 (2.2%)46 (5.4%)
90 or more Minutes15 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hazard

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hazard are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (133, 20.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (271, 32.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hazard
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM44 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM17 (2.6%)14 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM31 (4.8%)44 (5.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM55 (8.5%)97 (11.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM105 (16.2%)121 (14.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM118 (18.2%)271 (32.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM31 (4.8%)104 (12.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM85 (13.1%)129 (15.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)36 (4.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM15 (2.3%)9 (1.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM133 (20.5%)23 (2.7%)
Total648 (100.0%)848 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hazard

Occupancy by Ownership in Hazard

Of the total 1,868 dwellings in Hazard, owner-occupied units account for 1,131 (60.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 737 (39.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hazard
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,13160.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units73739.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,868100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hazard

Occupancy by Household Size in Hazard
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household38320.5%
2-Person Household64934.7%
3-Person Household42923.0%
4+ Person Household40721.8%
Total Housing Units1,868100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hazard

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hazard
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household198 (51.7%)185 (48.3%)
2-Person Household408 (62.9%)241 (37.1%)
3-Person Household202 (47.1%)227 (52.9%)
4+ Person Household323 (79.4%)84 (20.6%)
Total Housing Units1,131 (60.6%)737 (39.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hazard

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hazard
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School14 (11.1%)112 (88.9%)
High School Diploma168 (50.6%)164 (49.4%)
College/Associate Degree503 (60.1%)334 (39.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher446 (77.8%)127 (22.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hazard

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hazard
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years39821.3%
35 to 44 Years37420.0%
45 to 54 Years38720.7%
55 to 64 Years38620.7%
65 to 74 Years22912.3%
75 to 84 Years874.7%
85 Years and Over70.4%
Total1,868100.0%

Housing Finances in Hazard

Median Income by Occupancy in Hazard

Median Income by Occupancy in Hazard
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,131 (60.6%)$82,909
Renter-Occupied737 (39.5%)$18,262
Average1,868 (100.0%)$65,846

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hazard

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hazard
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010 (0.9%)205 (27.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99933 (2.9%)15 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99914 (1.2%)80 (10.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99917 (1.5%)154 (20.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (0.9%)16 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99946 (4.1%)91 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99985 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999271 (24.0%)41 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999227 (20.1%)8 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999211 (18.7%)44 (6.0%)
$150,000 or more207 (18.3%)83 (11.3%)
Total1,131 (100.0%)737 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hazard

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hazard
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300102 (9.0%)162 (22.0%)
$300 to $49983 (7.3%)55 (7.5%)
$500 to $799119 (10.5%)286 (38.8%)
$800 to $999186 (16.5%)64 (8.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499200 (17.7%)96 (13.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999310 (27.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49928 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99937 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more66 (5.8%)8 (1.1%)
Total1,131 (100.0%)737 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hazard

Housing Structures in Hazard

Housing Structures in Hazard
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,34872.2%
Single Unit, Attached532.8%
2 Unit Apartments130.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1759.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1156.2%
10 or more Apartments1518.1%
Mobile Home / Other130.7%
Total1,868100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hazard

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hazard
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,072 (79.5%)276 (20.5%)
Single Unit, Attached33 (62.3%)20 (37.7%)
2 Unit Apartments13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)175 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)151 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,131 (60.6%)737 (39.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hazard

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hazard
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms41 (3.6%)198 (26.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms153 (13.5%)428 (58.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms316 (27.9%)87 (11.8%)
8 or more Rooms621 (54.9%)24 (3.3%)
Total1,131 (100.0%)737 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hazard

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hazard
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas540 (47.7%)262 (35.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (0.6%)24 (3.3%)
Electricity584 (51.6%)451 (61.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,131 (100.0%)737 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hazard

Household Vehicle Usage in Hazard
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle25 (2.2%)160 (21.7%)
1 Vehicle224 (19.8%)434 (58.9%)
2 Vehicles471 (41.6%)130 (17.6%)
3 or more Vehicles411 (36.3%)13 (1.8%)
Total1,131 (100.0%)737 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hazard

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hazard

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units355776
Median Property Value$120,100$162,500
Median Household Income$78,359$182
Monthly Housing Costs$477$66
Real Estate Taxes$918$13

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hazard

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hazard
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00056 (15.8%)17 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99991 (25.6%)153 (19.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999128 (36.1%)434 (55.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99980 (22.5%)106 (13.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)66 (8.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total355 (100.0%)776 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hazard

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hazard
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00033 (9.3%)63 (8.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99941 (11.6%)10 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99931 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99924 (6.8%)15 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99943 (12.1%)61 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99986 (24.2%)228 (29.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99972 (20.3%)141 (18.2%)
$150,000 or more25 (7.0%)139 (17.9%)
Total355 (100.0%)776 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hazard

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hazard
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x162 (45.6%)83,413 (10,749.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x37 (10.4%)396 (51.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x71 (20.0%)158 (20.4%)
4.0x or more85 (23.9%)133 (17.1%)
Total355 (100.0%)776 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hazard

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hazard
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800146 (41.1%)10 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,49963 (17.7%)113 (14.6%)
$800 to $1,499103 (29.0%)268 (34.5%)
Total355 (100.0%)776 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hazard

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hazard

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hazard
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years381 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years949 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years278 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years487 (90.7%)50 (9.3%)
35 to 44 Years613 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years788 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years599 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years377 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,595 (98.9%)50 (1.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hazard

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hazard
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born381 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen949 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen278 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hazard

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hazard
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999545 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999652 (93.5%)45 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999757 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,506 (99.7%)5 (0.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hazard

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hazard
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6166 (43.6%)215 (56.4%)
6 to 18 Years512 (53.9%)437 (46.1%)
19 to 25 Years120 (43.2%)158 (56.8%)
25 to 34 Years229 (42.6%)258 (48.0%)
35 to 44 Years320 (52.2%)293 (47.8%)
45 to 54 Years214 (27.2%)594 (75.4%)
55 to 64 Years271 (45.2%)346 (57.8%)
65 to 74 Years377 (100.0%)248 (65.8%)
75 Years and over123 (100.0%)74 (60.2%)
Total2,332 (50.2%)2,623 (56.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hazard

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hazard
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years56 (9.9%)88 (26.2%)
18 to 34 Years31 (11.3%)185 (31.4%)
35 to 64 Years362 (38.0%)268 (25.6%)
65 to 74 Years61 (37.2%)57 (26.8%)
75 Years and over18 (37.5%)40 (53.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hazard

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hazard: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (6.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years136 (14.3%)65 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (37.5%)16 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hazard: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (11.3%)89 (15.1%)
35 to 64 Years100 (10.5%)68 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years6 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (10.4%)16 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hazard: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years51 (9.0%)12 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)79 (13.4%)
35 to 64 Years207 (21.7%)64 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years26 (15.9%)44 (20.7%)
75 Years and over18 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hazard: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)55 (16.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years238 (25.0%)187 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years61 (37.2%)17 (8.0%)
75 Years and over13 (27.1%)8 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hazard: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (4.3%)12 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years114 (12.0%)36 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years26 (15.9%)13 (6.1%)
75 Years and over13 (27.1%)8 (10.7%)

Technology Access in Hazard

Computing Device Access in Hazard

Computing Device Access in Hazard
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,46278.3%
Smartphone1,72992.6%
Tablet1,45978.1%
No Computing Device914.9%
Total1,868100.0%

Internet Access in Hazard

Internet Access in Hazard
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet201.1%
Broadband Home1,34371.9%
Cellular Data Only28715.4%
Satellite Internet1025.5%
No Internet20511.0%
Total1,868100.0%

Hazard Summary

Hazard, Kentucky is a small city located in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky. It is the county seat of Perry County and is situated along the North Fork of the Kentucky River. The city has a population of 5,346 as of the 2010 census and is the principal city of the Hazard Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Hazard was founded in 1884 by John C. Hazard, a former Confederate soldier and entrepreneur. He purchased the land from the local Native Americans and named the town after himself. The town was incorporated in 1887 and quickly became a hub for the timber and coal industries. The town was also home to a number of businesses, including a hotel, a bank, and a newspaper.
In the early 1900s, Hazard experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to a number of businesses, including a furniture factory, a flour mill, and a brickyard. The town also had a number of churches, schools, and a hospital.
In the 1920s, the timber and coal industries began to decline, and the town experienced a period of economic decline. The Great Depression further exacerbated the economic situation, and the town experienced a period of stagnation.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a period of revitalization. The town was home to a number of new businesses, including a furniture factory, a clothing store, and a grocery store. The town also had a number of new churches, schools, and a hospital.
In the 1960s, the town experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to a number of new businesses, including a furniture factory, a clothing store, and a grocery store. The town also had a number of new churches, schools, and a hospital.
In the 1970s, the town experienced a period of decline. The timber and coal industries continued to decline, and the town experienced a period of economic decline. The town was also home to a number of new businesses, including a furniture factory, a clothing store, and a grocery store.
In the 1980s, the town experienced a period of revitalization. The town was home to a number of new businesses, including a furniture factory, a clothing store, and a grocery store. The town also had a number of new churches, schools, and a hospital.

Geography

Hazard is located in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky. The city is situated along the North Fork of the Kentucky River. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Hazard’s economy is largely based on the timber and coal industries. The city is home to a number of businesses, including a furniture factory, a clothing store, and a grocery store. The city is also home to a number of churches, schools, and a hospital.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 5,346. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 2.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $31,944. The per capita income for the city was $14,945. About 22.2% of families and 25.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Hazard?
Per Capita income in Hazard is $43,539.
What is the Median Family Income in Hazard?
Median Family Income in Hazard is $65,165.
What is the Median Household income in Hazard?
Median Household Income in Hazard is $65,846.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hazard?
Income or Wage Gap in Hazard is 26.8%.
Women in Hazard earn 73.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hazard?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hazard is 0.66.
What is the Total Population of Hazard?
Total Population of Hazard is 5,194.
What is the Total Male Population of Hazard?
Total Male Population of Hazard is 2,582.
What is the Total Female Population of Hazard?
Total Female Population of Hazard is 2,612.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hazard?
There are 98.85 Males per 100 Females in Hazard.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hazard?
There are 101.16 Females per 100 Males in Hazard.
What is the Median Population Age in Hazard?
Median Population Age in Hazard is 40.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hazard
Average Family Size in Hazard is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hazard
Average Household Size in Hazard is 2.5 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hazard?
There are 1,915 People in the Labor Forcein in Hazard.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hazard?
47.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Hazard.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hazard?
Unemployment Rate in Hazard is 11.2%.