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Paducah

Texas · 1,063 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 $36,080. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 435 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $39,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,063
−29%since 2000
from 1,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
706 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+2%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8681K1K2K2K1990201020202024Paducah
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,080
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,004
+52%since 2000
from $15,778 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$337
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
1.1
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(628)
Black8.8%(94)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(304)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(57)
Diversity Score71.8%(763)
Diversity Score
72
+20%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paducah, Texas?

Paducah, Texas has about 1,063 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paducah, Texas?

The typical household in Paducah, Texas earns about $36,080 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 $39,300, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Paducah, Texas?

About 21.2% 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 26.7% 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 743 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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