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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Paintsville

Kentucky · 4,354 residents · 6.625 sq mi
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Paintsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,421. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $52,700. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,354
+5%vs 2000
vs 4,132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
657 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−10%vs 2000
vs 40.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Paintsville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,421
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,259 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,280
−29%vs 2000
vs $15,876 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.2%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$52,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$270
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $325 in 2000
US average: $450
53.3%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.7% in 2000
46.7% rent
3.4
+13%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(4,015)
Black0.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(31)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(185)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,288)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(44)
Other0.3%(11)
Diversity Score3.7%(163)
4
−16%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.3%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 14.0 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 Paintsville, Kentucky?

Paintsville, Kentucky has about 4,354 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Paintsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Paintsville, Kentucky earns about $15,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paintsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Paintsville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $52,700, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Paintsville, Kentucky?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Paintsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paintsville, Kentucky?

About 23.2% of people in Paintsville, 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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