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Paducah

Kentucky · 25,024 residents · 20.347 sq mi
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Paducah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,275. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $92,000. The poverty rate of 25.3% 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: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,024
−5%since 2000
from 26,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,230 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+4%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K25K26K27K27K1990201020202024Paducah
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,275
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,137 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,235
+10%since 2000
from $18,417 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+34%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(18,976)
Black24%(6,326)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(362)
Asian0.6%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score50%(13,159)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(17,431)
Black23.5%(5,892)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(671)
Asian1%(250)
Other4.8%(1,209)
Diversity Score59.3%(14,838)
Diversity Score
59
+19%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paducah, Kentucky?

Paducah, Kentucky has about 25,024 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paducah, Kentucky?

The typical household in Paducah, Kentucky earns about $29,275 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paducah, Kentucky expensive?

In Paducah, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $92,000, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Paducah, Kentucky?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Paducah, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paducah, Kentucky?

About 25.3% of people in Paducah, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paducah, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Paducah, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,232 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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