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Madisonville

Kentucky · 19,542 residents · 17.867 sq mi
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Madisonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,193. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,700. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,542
+1%since 2000
from 19,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,094 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,081 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+2%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Madisonville
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,193
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,097 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,880
+23%since 2000
from $19,381 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+52%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(16,514)
Black11.2%(2,163)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(259)
Asian0.5%(99)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(5,652)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(15,292)
Black11.7%(2,286)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(673)
Asian0.9%(180)
Other3.6%(705)
Diversity Score43.1%(8,414)
Diversity Score
43
+47%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madisonville, Kentucky?

Madisonville, Kentucky has about 19,542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madisonville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Madisonville, Kentucky earns about $43,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madisonville, Kentucky expensive?

In Madisonville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $123,700, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Madisonville, Kentucky?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Madisonville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madisonville, Kentucky?

About 24.0% of people in Madisonville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madisonville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Madisonville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,342 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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