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Leitchfield

Kentucky · 6,699 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 $31,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,699
+9%since 2000
from 6,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
623 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+3%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Leitchfield
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,108 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,727
+5%since 2000
from $15,033 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−1%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(6,259)
Black3%(204)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(100)
Asian0.8%(51)
Other2.3%(151)
Diversity Score17.8%(1,192)
Diversity Score
18
+165%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

Leitchfield, Kentucky has about 6,699 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Leitchfield, Kentucky earns about $31,750 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 $78,300, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

About 7.9% 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 19.4% 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 1,734 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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