Paducah, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Population
24,947
Unemployment
3.0%
Poverty
21.8%
Median Home
$118,100
Median Income
$39,061
Median Rent
$695
Paducah SnackAbility
5
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Jobs
7/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Paducah, KY Cost Of Living
88
Paducah's Overall Cost Of Living
Paducah's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Paducah | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 60 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 112 | 102 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Paducah in Kentucky
Map Of Paducah, KY
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Population over time in Paducah
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,947 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 24,879 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 24,879 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 25,010 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 25,001 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 25,046 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 25,092 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 25,081 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 25,102 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 25,114 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Paducah
| Race | Paducah | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 84.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 21.2% | 8.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Paducah
| Gender | Paducah | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Paducah for adults over 25
| Education | Paducah | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Paducah, Kentucky
| Income | Paducah | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.4% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.7% | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.6% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.9% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 4.2% | 8.3% |
