41701 Hazard, KY is a small town located in Eastern Kentucky. It has a population of 17,266 and a population density of 107 people per square mile, which is higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town is home to many local businesses that cater to its diverse community including grocery stores, restaurants, retail shops, and other services. Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful in this rural area with skiing at nearby Pine Mountain Resort, whitewater rafting on the Big South Fork River, hiking along the Appalachian Trail, fishing on nearby lakes and streams, or hunting in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Other organizations and events in Hazard include the Kentucky Hometown Heroes Museum as well as an annual golf tournament sponsored by the Kids on Course Foundation. In addition to these organizations there are several collegiate sporting events hosted by Hazard Community & Technical College including men’s baseball and basketball teams as well as women’s volleyball team.
The population in Hazard (zip 41701) is 17,266. There are 117 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hazard (zip 41701) is 40.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hazard (zip 41701) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hazard (zip 41701)
- 48.6% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 28.6% are married with children
- 20.2% have children, but are single
Race in Hazard (zip 41701)
- 94.6% are White
- 2.3% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander