Paintsville, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2021-08-09
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Paintsville, Kentucky Info Snack

Population
4,090
Unemployment
13.5%
Poverty
24.9%
Median Home
$161,200
Median Income
$31,550
Median Rent
$571

Paintsville SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
4
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
9

Paintsville, KY Crime Report

35
Total Crimes
872.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
-64.79%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Paintsville
/ 100k People
Kentucky
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 35 872.2 2,114.5 2,476.7
Violent Crime 4 99.7 217.1 366.7
Murder 0 0.0 4.9 5.0
Robbery 0 0.0 48.4 81.6
Aggravated Assault 3 74.8 128.6 250.2
Property Crime 31 772.5 1,897.4 2,109.9
Burglary 4 99.7 345.7 340.5
Larceny 18 448.5 1,323.5 1,549.5
Car Theft 9 224.3 228.2 219.9

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Rankings for Paintsville in Kentucky

Map Of Paintsville, KY

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Population over time in Paintsville

Year Population % Change
2019 4,090 -1.1%
2018 4,134 -1.1%
2017 4,181 -1.5%
2016 4,246 -0.1%
2015 4,251 -0.1%
2014 4,254 3.9%
2013 4,096 6.6%
2012 3,843 10.9%
2011 3,464 -0.3%
2010 3,474 -

Race / Ethnicity in Paintsville

White
94.3% (3,855)
African American
1.5% (62)
American Indian
0.4% (17)
Asian
2.3% (95)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.2% (7)
Hispanic
1.3% (54)
Race Paintsville KY USA
White 94.3% 84.6% 60.7%
African American 1.5% 8.0% 12.3%
American Indian 0.4% 0.2% 0.7%
Asian 2.3% 1.5% 5.5%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Two Or More 0.2% 2.0% 2.4%
Hispanic 1.3% 3.7% 18.0%

Gender in Paintsville

Female
51.5% (2,105)
Male
48.5% (1,985)
Gender Paintsville KY USA
Female 51.5% 50.8% 50.8%
Male 48.5% 49.2% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Paintsville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
10.0% (409)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (327)
High School / GED
36.0% (1,472)
Some College
22.0% (899)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (245)
Bachelor's Degree
8.0% (327)
Master's Degree
7.0% (286)
Professional Degree
2.0% (81)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (40)
Education Paintsville KY USA
< 9th Grade 10.0% 6.0% 6.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 36.0% 33.0% 27.0%
Some College 22.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree 8.0% 14.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Paintsville, Kentucky

Less than $10,000
17.3% (70,893)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.9% (44,405)
$15,000 to $24,999
18.8% (76,866)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.3% (17,658)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (49,599)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.1% (49,339)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (55,312)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.5% (30,642)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.9% (7,790)
$200,000 or more
1.6% (6,492)
Income Paintsville KY USA
Less than $10,000 17.3% 8.3% 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.9% 5.8% 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 18.8% 11.1% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.3% 10.5% 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 13.8% 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.1% 17.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 12.1% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.5% 12.5% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.9% 4.3% 6.8%
$200,000 or more 1.6% 3.9% 7.7%

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