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Leitchfield

Kentucky · 6,404 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 $34,091. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% 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 $109,100. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
6,404
+4%since 2000
from 6,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+11%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Leitchfield
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,091
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,108 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,998
+20%since 2000
from $15,033 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
51.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(5,919)
Black1.3%(82)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(118)
Asian0.5%(35)
Other0.8%(52)
Diversity Score11.2%(718)
Diversity Score
11
+67%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

Leitchfield, Kentucky has about 6,404 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Leitchfield, Kentucky earns about $34,091 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 $109,100, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Leitchfield, Kentucky?

About 9.5% 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 29.4% 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 1,439 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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