Paducah, KY-IL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

102,924

4.57% 1-year growth

2023 Median Age

43.3

0.231% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.5%

3.2% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$62,286

7.46% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$160,500

4.97% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

45,564

6.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Paducah, KY-IL had a population of 103k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $62,286. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Paducah, KY-IL grew from 98,430 to 102,924, a 4.57% increase and its median household income grew from $57,960 to $62,286, a 7.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Paducah, KY-IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.72%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.71%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.42%), and White (Hispanic) (1.07%).

None of the households in Paducah, KY-IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Paducah, KY-IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Paducah, KY-IL are West Kentucky Community and Technical College (2,586 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Paducah, KY-IL was $160,500, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Paducah, KY-IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Paducah, KY-IL was 2 cars per household.

Paducah, KY-IL borders Cape Girardeau, MO-IL and Mayfield, KY.

United States Illinois Kentucky

Population & Diversity

Paducah, KY-IL is home to a population of 103k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.62% of Paducah, KY-IL residents were born outside of the country (1.67k people).

In 2023, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87k people) in Paducah, KY-IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.82k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of Paducah, KY-IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Paducah, KY-IL was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Paducah, KY-IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Paducah, KY-IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
87k ± 247
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.95k ± 423
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.82k ± 514

2.97%

Hispanic Population

3.06k people

2.97% of the people in Paducah, KY-IL are hispanic (3.06k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Paducah, KY-IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Kentucky and Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
650,998 ± 23,032 people
India
177,648 ± 12,639 people
Poland
123,471 ± 9,098 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky and Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 650,998 Kentucky and Illinois residents, followed by India with 177,648 and Poland with 123,471.

Foreign-Born Population

1.62%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.67k people

1.35%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.32k people

As of 2023, 1.62% of Paducah, KY-IL residents (1.67k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Paducah, KY-IL was 1.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Paducah, KY-IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,176 ± 331
Gulf War (1990s)
1,187 ± 262
Gulf War (2001-)
1,113 ± 239

Paducah, KY-IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Paducah, KY-IL employs 45.6k people. The largest industries in Paducah, KY-IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,806 people), Retail Trade (6,580 people), and Manufacturing (4,461 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($84,063), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,227), and Manufacturing ($65,617).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,220. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

45.6k

2023 Value

± 1,598

6.54%

1 Year growth

± 4.84%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Paducah, KY-IL grew at a rate of 6.54%, from 42.8k employees to 45.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Paducah, KY-IL, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,155 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,085 people), and Management Occupations (4,429 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Paducah, KY-IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.6k

2023 Value

± 1,598

6.54%

1 Year growth

± 4.84%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Paducah, KY-IL grew at a rate of 6.54%, from 42.8k employees to 45.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Paducah, KY-IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,806 people), Retail Trade (6,580 people), and Manufacturing (4,461 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Paducah, KY-IL, though some of these residents may live in Paducah, KY-IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,623

Median earning men ± $2,146

$31,527

Median earning women ± $1,282

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($72,627), Wholesale Trade ($70,033), and Public Administration ($69,196).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,063), Manufacturing ($53,368), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,310).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

195
Other Services (except Public Administration)
168
Retail Trade
138
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$439k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$282k
Transportation and Warehousing
$195k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois and Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 49.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.26%).

Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Dick Durbin, and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky and Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky and Illinois is currently represented by 23 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Paducah, KY-IL. Showing the available data for Illinois and Kentucky.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.26%)
Independent Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois and Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky and Illinois

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Dick Durbin, and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Kentucky and Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky and Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky and Illinois

Kentucky and Illinois is currently represented by 23 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky and Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Paducah, KY-IL awarded 2,586 degrees. The student population of Paducah, KY-IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,313 male students and 2,996 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Paducah, KY-IL are White (2,113 and 81.9%), followed by Black or African American (160 and 6.2%), Hispanic or Latino (155 and 6.01%), and Two or More Races (96 and 3.72%).

The largest universities in Paducah, KY-IL by number of degrees awarded are West Kentucky Community and Technical College (2,586 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Paducah, KY-IL are Welding Technology (331 and 12.8%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (319 and 12.3%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (262 and 10.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 5,309 students enrolled in Paducah, KY-IL, 43.6% men and 56.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,163 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
26 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
262 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
57 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Paducah, KY-IL was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Paducah, KY-IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,586 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Kentucky Community and Technical College with 2,586 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1,192 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Paducah, KY-IL, which is 0.855 times less than the 1,394 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,113 degrees mean that there were 13.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 160 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,368) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,078) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.947% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.79M), Some college (2.91M), and Bachelors Degree (2.62M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Paducah, KY-IL was $160,500 in 2023, which is 0.529 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $152,900 to $160,500, a 4.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Paducah, KY-IL is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Paducah, KY-IL have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Paducah, KY-IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Paducah, KY-IL is $62,286. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Paducah, KY-IL was Oldham County, KY with a value of $121,491, followed by DuPage County, IL and Kendall County, IL, with respective values of $110,502 and $110,474.

Housing

Property

$160,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,546

$29,573

Median Property Taxes

±$1,206

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Paducah, KY-IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Paducah, KY-IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.7%

Homeownership

2023

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.7% of the housing units in Paducah, KY-IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Paducah, KY-IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Paducah, KY-IL was Oldham County, KY with a value of $121,491, followed by DuPage County, IL and Kendall County, IL, with respective values of $110,502 and $110,474.

The following map shows all of the counties in Paducah, KY-IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,286

Median Household Income

± $2,221

41.3k

Number of Households

± 1,504

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.3k households in Paducah, KY-IL grew to $62,286 from the previous year's value of $57,960.

The following chart displays the households in Paducah, KY-IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Paducah, KY-IL is from Kentucky and Illinois.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.477

2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2022, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.286% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.477 and income inequality had a 0.371% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky and Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.6%)
Carpooled (6.73%)
Worked At Home (6.37%)

In 2023, 83.6% of workers in Paducah, KY-IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.73%) and those who worked at home (6.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Paducah, KY-IL have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Paducah, KY-IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Paducah, KY-IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Paducah, KY-IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Paducah, KY-IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Paducah, KY-IL (15.7k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Paducah, KY-IL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.1% of the population of Paducah, KY-IL has health coverage, with 41.7% on employee plans, 24.2% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1551 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.977% increase from the previous year (1536 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1512 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 365 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Illinois see 1232 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0812% increase from the previous year (1231 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1213 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 344 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky and Illinois.

1,551 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

1,232 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,551 patients per year. This represents a 0.977% increase from the previous year (1,536 patients).

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,232 patients per year. This represents a 0.0812% increase from the previous year (1,231 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kentucky and Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.85%

Uninsured

41.7%

Employer Coverage

24.2%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.63%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Paducah, KY-IL declined by 0.295% from 5.87% to 5.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Paducah, KY-IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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