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Leitchfield

Kentucky · 7,015 residents (2025 est.) · 10.757 sq mi
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Leitchfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,347. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,100. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,819
+11%since 2000
from 6,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
634 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+21%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,015 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Leitchfield
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,347
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,108 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,439
+63%since 2000
from $15,033 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+2%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
50.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+44%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(5,888)
Black1.6%(96)
Hispanic / Latino1%(59)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(412)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(6,468)
Black1.1%(72)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(219)
Diversity Score12.4%(845)
Diversity Score
12
+84%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 59.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

Leitchfield, Kentucky has about 6,819 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Leitchfield, Kentucky earns about $44,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leitchfield, Kentucky expensive?

In Leitchfield, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $159,100, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Leitchfield, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

About 24.3% of people in Leitchfield, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leitchfield, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Leitchfield, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,854 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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