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Paducah, KY


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Paducah, Kentucky

Paducah, Kentucky is 79 miles NW of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 120 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in McCracken county. The population of the city is 26,307.

The People and Families of Paducah

In Paducah, about 43% of adults are married. Adults in Paducah are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Paducah has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paducah had a median family income of $34,092.

Political Inclinations

Among Paducah political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $61,820. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Paducah Housing

Of the housing in Paducah, approximately 53% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Paducah, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

Of Note

High Points

Paducah strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPaducah Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPaducah Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Paducah Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Paducah Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Paducah Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Paducah Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Paducah, KY

Comparing Paducah to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity410
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work59
Public Transportation Use49

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime21

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