Demographics in Paducah, KY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Paducah?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

26,894

Male

12,626

46.9%

Female

14,268

53.1%

Median Age

43.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

70.9%

Black

20.1%

Hispanic

2.7%

Asian

1.8%

Two or More

5.9%

Other

1.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

20.4%

High School or Higher

42.6%

Foreign Born

2.7%

Veterans

4.6%

Married

34.6%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Paducah, KY has a population of 26,894 with a median age of 43.2. The racial makeup is 70.9% White, 2.7% Hispanic, 20.1% Black, 1.8% Asian. About 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.7%.