Leitchfield, KY Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Leitchfield?
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There are 6,432 residents in Leitchfield, with a median age of 38.8. Of this, 50.45% are males and 49.55% are females.
A total of 5,444 people in Leitchfield currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 5,444 people in Leitchfield currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 6,432 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 3,245 | -2.0% |
| Female Population | 3,187 | 2.3% |
Male population 50.45%
Female population 49.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.8 | -0.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 6,352 | 1.1% |
| Not Citizen | 80 | -31.0% |
Citizen US Born 98.76%
Not Citizen 1.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 629 | 33.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 194 | -9.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 42 | 20.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,444 | -2.1% |
Moved from Same County 9.97%
Moved from Same State 3.07%
Moved from Different State 0.67%
Same House as Last Year 86.29%
What are the employment statistics in Leitchfield?
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White-collar workers make up 67.2% of the working population in Leitchfield, while blue-collar employees account for 32.8%. There are also 134 entrepreneurs in Leitchfield (5.15% of the workforce); 1,587 workers employed in private companies (60.94%); and 330 people working in governmental institutions (12.67%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,750 | 9.4% |
| Blue Collar | 854 | -6.0% |
White Collar 67.2%
Blue Collar 32.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 134 | 3.1% |
| Private Companies | 1,587 | -0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 330 | 17.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 553 | 11.3% |
Self Employees 5.15%
Private Companies 60.94%
Governmental Workers 12.67%
Not for Profit Companies 21.24%
How many households are there in Leitchfield?
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There are a total of 2,388 households in Leitchfield, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 53.69% of these Leitchfield households, while non-family units account for the remaining 46.31%. Additionally, 25.34% of households have children and 74.66% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,388 | 0.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -2.3% |
| Family Households | 1,282 | -0.2% |
| Non-family Households | 1,106 | 0.3% |
Family Households 53.69%
Non-family Households 46.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 605 | -5.9% |
| Households without Children | 1,783 | 2.2% |
Households with Children 25.34%
Households without Children 74.66%
What are the median and average incomes in Leitchfield?
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The average annual household income in Leitchfield is $54,364, while the median household income sits at $43,214 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $45,851, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $56,164. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $21,425 and $28,750, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $54,364 | 12.1% |
| Median Household Income | $43,214 | 15.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,296 | -19.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 4,589 | 5.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Leitchfield?
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There are 2,650 housing units in Leitchfield, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1979. Of the 2,388 occupied housing units in Leitchfield, 56.07% are owner-occupied, while 43.93% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.04% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $156,100. In general, housing costs reach $616 per month in Leitchfield.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.04% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $156,100. In general, housing costs reach $616 per month in Leitchfield.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,650 | -0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1979 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 115 | 29.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 20 | -16.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 231 | -7.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 393 | 30.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 650 | -8.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 437 | -15.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 436 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 228 | -17.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 140 | 66.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,388 | 0.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,339 | 7.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,049 | -7.7% |
Owner Occupied 56.07%
Renter Occupied 43.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 737 | 9.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 602 | 4.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $156,100 | 27.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $113,200 | -2.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $616 | 5.5% |
With Mortgage 55.04%
Without Mortgage 44.96%
What is the level of education in Leitchfield?
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Approximately 59.17% of the population in Leitchfield holds a high school degree (that's 3,010 residents), while 15.43% have attained a college certificate (1,012 locals) and 6.98% have a bachelor's degree (355 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 309 | 9.6% |
| Some High School | 3,010 | 1.3% |
| Some College | 1,012 | 2.3% |
| Associate Degree | 418 | 24.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 355 | 24.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 210 | 1.4% |
No High School 6.07%
Some High School 59.17%
Some College 15.43%
Associate Degree 8.22%
Bachelor's Degree 6.98%
Graduate Degree 4.13%
What is the marital status of Leitchfield residents?
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A total of 2,023 people in Leitchfield have never been married (which represents 37.78% of the total population), while 1,777 of them are wedded (33.18%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 173 (3.23%) and 869 (16.23%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,023 | 9.3% |
| Married | 1,777 | 2.6% |
| Separated | 173 | 12.3% |
| Widowed | 686 | 12.6% |
| Divorced | 869 | -10.2% |
Never Married 37.78%
Married 33.18%
Separated 3.23%
Widowed 12.81%
Divorced 16.23%
What are the most common means of transportation in Leitchfield?
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| Car | 2,396 | 2.7% |
| Walk | 31 | 106.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Leitchfield by zipcode?
topMethodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.