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Paintsville

Kentucky · 4,132 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 $25,259. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $76,600. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,132
−5%since 1990
from 4,354 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
624 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 657 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.4
+11%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Paintsville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,259
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,421 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,876
+41%since 1990
from $11,280 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
29.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
50.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−11%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,288)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(44)
Diversity Score3.7%(163)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(4,015)
Black0.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(31)
Asian0.4%(16)
Diversity Score4.5%(185)
Diversity Score
4
+19%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−18%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paintsville, Kentucky?

Paintsville, Kentucky has about 4,132 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Paintsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Paintsville, Kentucky earns about $25,259 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 $76,600, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Paintsville, Kentucky?

About 17.5% 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 29.4% of people in Paintsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paintsville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Paintsville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 222 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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