South Dixie CCD, Jefferson County, Kentucky Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for South Dixie CCD, Kentucky, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in South Dixie CCD, Kentucky. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in South Dixie CCD, Kentucky. The estimated population of South Dixie CCD, Kentucky is 26,355 people, with a median age of 37.3.

We can look at the total population in South Dixie CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,355
+4.41%
+5.45%
2020
25,241
-1.97% -
2019
25,748
+2.94%
-
2018
25,013
+0.08%
-
2017
24,993
- -

Population of South Dixie CCD, Kentucky by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
79.6%
85.2%
-6.57%
Black/African American
12.1%
7.8%
+55.13%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
4.1%
-21.95%
Asian
0.6%
0.5%
+20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
2.2%
+68.18%
Other
0.5%
0.1%
+400.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of South Dixie CCD, Kentucky by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.3 -1.58% 36.3 -0.55% 38.2 -3.54%
2020 37.9 +1.07% 36.5 +1.39% 39.6 +0.51%
2019 37.5 -3.35% 36 -1.64% 39.4 -3.19%
2018 38.8 0% 36.6 -4.94% 40.7 +3.3%
2017 38.8 - 38.5 - 39.4 -

The median age of South Dixie CCD, Kentucky gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,449 +24.48% 1,742 -2.3% 1,802 1,685
10 to 19 1,490 +25.65% 2,122 -24.05% 1,862 1,629
20 to 29 1,480 +15.61% 1,143 +57.97% 1,619 1,951
30 to 39 1,495 -0.73% 1,926 +3.16% 1,472 1,982
40 to 49 1,433 +13.08% 1,618 -9.69% 1,619 1,421
50 to 59 1,894 -12.44% 2,108 -6.83% 1,658 1,925
60 to 69 999 +36.09% 1,325 +18.08% 1,378 1,559
70+ 1,018 -1.88% 1,751 +3.43% 994 1,799

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of South Dixie CCD, Kentucky is $60,476.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for South Dixie CCD.

  • Under 25
    $50,408.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,415.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,628.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,632.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in South Dixie CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in South Dixie CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of South Dixie CCD, Kentucky is currently $68,884.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.14% of households in South Dixie CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of South Dixie CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in South Dixie CCD is $26,005.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of South Dixie CCD by the total population of South Dixie CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in South Dixie CCD, Kentucky, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in South Dixie CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.14%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in South Dixie CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of South Dixie CCD over the age of 16 is 20,707.

Of those people, a total of 62.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in South Dixie CCD is 59.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,330 44.90% 2.20%
20 to 24 years 1,565 81.20% 3.10%
25 to 29 years 2,005 81.30% 3.90%
30 to 34 years 1,789 88.70% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 3,410 82.00% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 2,881 76.60% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 1,997 65.50% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 1,788 52.20% 4.30%
65 to 74 years 2,283 20.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,659 3.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in South Dixie CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,316 60.30% 4.70%
Black or African American 2,338 80.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 160 48.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 91 100.00% 0.00%
Other 107 65.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 694 40.20% 0.70%
Hispanic or Latino 687 79.20% 3.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,929 59.70% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in South Dixie CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in South Dixie CCD is 12,357, with median earnings of $34,688.00.

Women in South Dixie CCD, Kentucky earning approximately 75.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,357 $34,688.00
Male 6,150 $41,058.00
Female 6,207 $31,078.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 827 $50,579.00
Business and Financial 519 $58,568.00
Computer and Mathematical 105 $76,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 72 $61,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 219 $47,171.00
Legal 31 $46,938.00
Educational and Library 533 $38,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 97 $19,601.00
Healthcare Practitioners 595 $61,369.00
Healthcare Support 615 $25,807.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 143 $48,047.00
Law Enforcement 41 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 821 $15,987.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 425 $30,303.00
Personal Care and Service 181 $26,339.00
Sales 843 $33,097.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,856 $31,381.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 747 $43,565.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 540 $65,179.00
Production 1,286 $38,808.00
Transportation and Material Moving 917 $37,852.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 323 $52,462.00 504 $44,594.00
Business and Financial 52 $58,269.00 467 $58,593.00
Computer and Mathematical 92 $75,583.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 72 $61,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 85 $38,229.00 134 $98,382.00
Legal 22 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 84 $46,923.00 449 $27,026.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 88 $19,840.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 70 $74,667.00 525 $51,657.00
Healthcare Support 31 $65,078.00 584 $25,791.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 143 $48,047.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 27 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 290 $11,184.00 531 $16,226.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 249 $31,884.00 176 $23,627.00
Personal Care and Service 66 $0.00 115 $26,696.00
Sales 387 $41,387.00 456 $15,931.00
Office and Administrative Support 466 $42,922.00 1,390 $30,860.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 736 $43,395.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 540 $65,179.00 0 $0.00
Production 895 $41,989.00 391 $26,175.00
Transportation and Material Moving 846 $40,000.00 71 $20,282.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,740 households in South Dixie CCD, with an average household size of 2.7 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,638 families in South Dixie CCD with an average family size of 3.17 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,386 560 1,692 3,102
Average Household Size 3.27 3.41 3.33 1.42
Total Families 4,386 560 1,692 0
Average Household Size 3.21 2.87 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 6,638 families in South Dixie CCD, 11.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in South Dixie CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,695 housing units in South Dixie CCD, Kentucky.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,740 91.07%
Vacant 955 8.93%

24.15% of the total 10,695 housing units in South Dixie CCD are rental units. This is approximately 2,583 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,022 are occupied by the owner - or 65.66% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in South Dixie CCD is $1,087.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in South Dixie CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    135
  • Less than $500
    54
  • $500 to $999
    951
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,419
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    131
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    18
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    10

Property Value

The median value of a property in South Dixie CCD is $135,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in South Dixie CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    510
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,229
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,489
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,414
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,126
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    189
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    43
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in South Dixie CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in South Dixie CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    235
  • 1940 to 1949
    314
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,617
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,894
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,411
  • 1980 to 1989
    394
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,591
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,361
  • 2010 to 2013
    845
  • 2014 or later
    33

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in South Dixie CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    381
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,789
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,549
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,021

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in South Dixie CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in South Dixie CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

26.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in South Dixie CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    179
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    714
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,200
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,303
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,078
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    934
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,202
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    930
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    545
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    828
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    332
  • 90 or more minutes
    156

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for South Dixie CCD, Kentucky in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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