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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Leitchfield

Kentucky · 4,965 residents · 10.757 sq mi
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Leitchfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,503. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,174 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,000. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,965
−19%vs 2000
vs 6,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
462 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 34.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Leitchfield
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,503
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,108 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,831
−35%vs 2000
vs $15,033 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.7%
+6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $349 in 2000
US average: $450
59.2%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.8% in 2000
40.8% rent
2.6
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,841)
Black1.2%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(21)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0.9%(45)
Diversity Score7.1%(354)
7
+6%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
49.4%
−16.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

Leitchfield, Kentucky has about 4,965 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Leitchfield, Kentucky earns about $15,503 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 $40,000, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

About 8.6% 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 27.7% of people in Leitchfield, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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