Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah: City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
About
Paducah is a city located in the county of McCracken in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,024 and a population density of 468 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,883 inhabitants.
The city was created 203 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Paducah
| Population : | 24,883 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | McCracken County |
| Postal code : | 42001–42003 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 364, 270 |
| Area : | 53.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 341 feet / 104 meters |
| Capital city : | Paducah is capital of McCracken County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1821 (203 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:08:20 (25th December 2024) |
| Density : | 466 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Paducah is located at 37°5'0"N 88°36'0"W (37.0833900, -88.6000500).
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Official website of Paducah
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Paducah decreased by 0.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25,024 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,093 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,029 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,896 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,877 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,712 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,044 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,959 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,866 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,865 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,883 | 0.07% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,384 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,671 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,460 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,661 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 93.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.9% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 892 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.2% |
Paducah zip code is 42001.
County name: McCracken, County
fips: 21145
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $112,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,075 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $485 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $738 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,291 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 74,934 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 55,852 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 188,870 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,054 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,943 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,866 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 992 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 494 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 298 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 889 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 163 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 713 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,403.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.02 |
People born in Paducah (96)
People born in Paducah, including actress from the United States Rumer Willis, hurdler Danielle Carruthers, musician Matty Matlock, .
List
- Marcy Walker (American minister and former actress) she was born in 26/11/1961
- Irvin S. Cobb (American writer (1876-1944)) he was born in 23/06/1876
- William P. Curlin, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 30/11/1933
- Fate Marable (American musician) he was born in 02/12/1890
- Boots Randolph (American musician) he was born in 03/06/1927
- John T. Scopes (American schoolteacher) he was born in 03/08/1900
- Chad Cromwell (American musician) he was born in 14/06/1957
- Charles Kramer (American politician (1879-1943)) he was born in 18/04/1879
- Clarence "Big House" Gaines (American basketball player and coach (1923-2005)) he was born in 21/05/1923
- Cullen Tate (American film Director (1896-1947)) he was born in 10/03/1896
- Daniel Frank Austin (American botanist and teacher (1943-2015)) he was born in 18/05/1943
- Larry Stewart (American singer-songwriter) he was born in 02/03/1959
- Jean Byron (American actress) she was born in 10/12/1925
- Mary Harper (actress (1965-2011)) she was born in 20/02/1965
- Steven Curtis Chapman (American Christian music singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist) he was born in 21/11/1962
- Russ Cochran (American golfer) he was born in 31/10/1958
- Pierre DuMaine (Catholic bishop) he was born in 02/08/1931
- James Red Herring (American boxer) he was born in 19/03/1896
Schools in Paducah
College & universities near Paducah, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157483 | West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah (KY) | 42002-7380 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Paducah, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Paducah
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah Post Office | Paducah (KY) | 42003 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Paducah , Texas town in Texas, USA with a population of 1,064 people.
Other cities in McCracken County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McCracken County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hendron | 4,687 | Census designated place |
| Reidland | 4,491 | Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky |
| Massac | 29 | Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky |
Distance to Other Cities
Paducah distances to largest Kentucky cities
