Paducah, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCracken County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
26,894
Population
1,322/sq mi density
$51,243
Median Income
$42,296 per capita
$164,600
Home Value
$194,069 Zillow
$817
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
285
Violent Crime/100K
2,851 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,243 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$164,600 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
26,894
Census 2023
Population Density
1,322
per square mile
Land Area
20.0
square miles (51.8 km²)
Median Age
43.2 yrs
11% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 20.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
70.9%
Black
20.1%
Hispanic
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.9%
Spanish
2.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.7%
Veterans
5.8%
3% below US avg (6%)
Disability
18.3%
41% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.3%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.7%
34% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.511
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 26,894 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,322 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 20.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.9% |
| Female | 53.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.9% |
| Black or African American | 20.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Language
| English Only | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.7% |
| Veterans | 5.8% |
| Disability | 18.3% |
| Health Insurance | 94.3% |
| Uninsured | 5.7% |
| Broadband Access | 87.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.511 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |