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Raceland, KY


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Raceland, Kentucky

Raceland, Kentucky, in Greenup county, is 17 miles NW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 99 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. The city is in the Huntington - Ashland area. There are 2,355 residents in Raceland.

The People and Families of Raceland

In Raceland, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Raceland had a median family income of $37,955.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in the city.

Raceland Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Raceland that were owner-occupied was 78%.

Commuting

In Raceland, 97% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

Raceland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Raceland Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Raceland, KY

Comparing Raceland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population64
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime97
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