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Catlettsburg

Kentucky · 1,780 residents · 1.334 sq mi
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Catlettsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,700. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,780
−9%since 2000
from 1,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,334 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+8%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Catlettsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,545
+36%since 2000
from $13,682 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
48.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+30%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,922)
Black1.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,671)
Black1.7%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1%(17)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other10.7%(191)
Diversity Score29%(515)
Diversity Score
29
+850%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 41.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catlettsburg, Kentucky?

Catlettsburg, Kentucky has about 1,780 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Catlettsburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Catlettsburg, Kentucky earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catlettsburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Catlettsburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $66,700, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Catlettsburg, Kentucky?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Catlettsburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catlettsburg, Kentucky?

About 32.7% of people in Catlettsburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Catlettsburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Catlettsburg, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 446 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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