Banner is a very small town located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 2,162 people and just one neighborhood, Banner is the 178th largest community in Kentucky.
Unlike some towns, Banner isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Banner are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Banner is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Banner who work in office and administrative support (20.24%), teaching (14.29%), and law enforcement and fire fighting (9.08%).
The overall crime rate in Banner is one of the lowest in the US. This makes it one of the safer places to live in the country in terms of crime.
The town is relatively quiet, having a combination of lower population density and few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. For example, Banner has relatively fewer families with younger children, and/or college students. Combined, this makes Banner a pretty quiet place to live overall. If you like quiet, you will probably enjoy it here.
As is often the case in a small town, Banner doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The percentage of adults in Banner who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 20.98% of the adults in Banner have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Banner in 2022 was $22,573, which is lower middle income relative to Kentucky, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $90,292 for a family of four. However, Banner contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Banner also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 30.92% of its population below the federal poverty line.
The people who call Banner home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Banner residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Banner include Irish, English, Scottish, German, and Welsh.
The most common language spoken in Banner is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
When you see a neighborhood for the first time, the most important thing is often the way it looks, like its homes and its setting. Some places look the same, but they only reveal their true character after living in them for a while because they contain a unique mix of occupational or cultural groups. This neighborhood is very unique in some important ways, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive exploration and analysis.
The real estate in this neighborhood consists of more mobile homes than 98.2% of all neighborhoods in America, with 42.2% of the occupied housing here being classified as mobile homes. So if you are looking for a mobile home, or you like the look and feel of mobile home parks, this neighborhood might have the setting you desire.
In addition, vacant homes and apartments are a significant characteristic of this neighborhood. In fact, with 31.6% of the residential real estate vacant, the neighborhood claims the distinction of having a higher vacancy rate than 96.0% of the neighborhoods in America. This can either be because much of the property is seasonally occupied, like in many vacation areas, or that much of the real estate is more permanently abandoned.
If you're planning where to retire, the neighborhood in Banner is a great option to consider. According to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive retirement dream area analysis, it's peaceful and quiet, has above average safety ratings compared to other neighborhoods in KY, offers a wide range of housing options, and has already attracted an enviable mix of college educated seniors. This neighborhood ranks as better for retirement living than 85.1% of the neighborhoods in Kentucky. If you are considering retiring to Kentucky, this is a good neighborhood to look at.
How wealthy a neighborhood is, from very wealthy, to middle income, to low income is very formative with regard to the personality and character of a neighborhood. Equally important is the rate of people, particularly children, who live below the federal poverty line. In some wealthy gated communities, the areas immediately surrounding can have high rates of childhood poverty, which indicates other social issues. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals both aspects of income and poverty for this neighborhood.
The neighbors in the neighborhood in Banner are lower-middle income, making it a below average income neighborhood. NeighborhoodScout's research shows that this neighborhood has an income lower than 65.7% of U.S. neighborhoods. With 28.2% of the children here below the federal poverty line, this neighborhood has a higher rate of childhood poverty than 80.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.
A neighborhood is far different if it is dominated by enlisted military personnel rather than people who earn their living by farming. It is also different if most of the neighbors are clerical support or managers. What is wonderful is the sheer diversity of neighborhoods, allowing you to find the type that fits your lifestyle and aspirations.
In the neighborhood, 28.4% of the working population is employed in clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is executive, management, and professional occupations, with 27.7% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in manufacturing and laborer occupations (23.5%), and 20.4% in sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants.
The most common language spoken in the neighborhood is English, spoken by 93.3% of households. Some people also speak Spanish (5.7%).
Culture is the shared learned behavior of peoples. Undeniably, different ethnicities and ancestries have different cultural traditions, and as a result, neighborhoods with concentrations of residents of one or another ethnicities or ancestries will express those cultures. It is what makes the North End in Boston so fun to visit for the Italian restaurants, bakeries, culture, and charm, and similarly, why people enjoy visiting Chinatown in San Francisco.
In the neighborhood in Banner, KY, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as Irish (6.2%). There are also a number of people of English ancestry (5.2%), and residents who report Scottish roots (3.1%), and some of the residents are also of German ancestry (2.0%).
Even if your neighborhood is walkable, you may still have to drive to your place of work. Some neighborhoods are located where many can get to work in just a few minutes, while others are located such that most residents have a long and arduous commute. The greatest number of commuters in neighborhood spend between 15 and 30 minutes commuting one-way to work (42.1% of working residents), which is shorter than the time spent commuting to work for most Americans.
Here most residents (83.6%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In addition, quite a number also carpool with coworkers, friends, or neighbors to get to work (10.2%) . In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.