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Paducah

Texas · 1,186 residents · 1.506 sq mi
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Paducah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,563. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 312 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,500. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
1,186
−21%since 2000
from 1,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
788 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+5%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8681K1K2K2K1990201020202024Paducah
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,563
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,222
+9%since 2000
from $15,778 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$272
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.4%
−53.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
32.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+6%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(1,015)
Black10.9%(163)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(304)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(893)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(793)
Black9.9%(117)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(264)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(44)
Diversity Score64.8%(768)
Diversity Score
65
+9%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paducah, Texas?

Paducah, Texas has about 1,186 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paducah, Texas?

The typical household in Paducah, Texas earns about $32,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paducah, Texas expensive?

In Paducah, Texas, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Paducah, Texas?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Paducah, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paducah, Texas?

About 11.7% of people in Paducah, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paducah, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Paducah, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 620 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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