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Leitchfield, Kentucky, in Grayson county, is 49 miles SE of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 61 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. As of the year 2000 census, 6,139 people lived in Leitchfield.
In Leitchfield, about 48% of adults are married.
In 2000, Leitchfield had a median family income of $32,398.
Leitchfield residents donated more money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 58% of living spaces in Leitchfield are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Leitchfield compared to other places in the state.
In Leitchfield, 95% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Leitchfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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