Paducah, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Paducah, Kentucky Info Snack

Population
24,947
Unemployment
3.0%
Poverty
21.8%
Median Home
$118,100
Median Income
$39,061
Median Rent
$695

Paducah SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
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
0.9x
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

White
71.4% (17,807)
African American
21.2% (5,293)
American Indian
0.7% (167)
Asian
1.2% (298)
Hawaiian
0.1% (28)
Other
0.2% (52)
Two Or More
2.4% (591)
Hispanic
2.9% (711)
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

Female
53.6% (13,369)
Male
46.4% (11,578)
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

< 9th Grade
4.0% (997)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (1,496)
High School / GED
32.0% (7,983)
Some College
22.0% (5,488)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (2,494)
Bachelor's Degree
16.0% (3,991)
Master's Degree
6.0% (1,496)
Professional Degree
3.0% (748)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (249)
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

Less than $10,000
8.4% (208,322)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.7% (192,396)
$15,000 to $24,999
18.7% (467,218)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.3% (281,923)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.0% (350,359)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.5% (361,981)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.0% (249,426)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.6% (239,312)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.9% (46,700)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (97,059)
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%

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