West Paducah, 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 West Paducah?
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There are 4,275 residents in West Paducah, with a median age of 42.3. Of this, 50.29% are males and 49.71% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.29% of the resident pool in West Paducah, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.5%. Additionally, 1.22% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,093 people in West Paducah currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 4,093 people in West Paducah currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 4,275 | 2.6% |
| Male Population | 2,150 | 1.3% |
| Female Population | 2,125 | 3.9% |
Male population 50.29%
Female population 49.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.3 | -2.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 4,159 | 1.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 64 | 23.1% |
| Not Citizen | 52 | 477.8% |
Citizen US Born 97.29%
Citizen not US Born 1.5%
Not Citizen 1.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 27 | 92.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 72 | -22.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 45 | -21.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,093 | 2.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.64%
Moved from Same County 1.7%
Moved from Different State 1.06%
Same House as Last Year 96.6%
What are the employment statistics in West Paducah?
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White-collar workers make up 71.11% of the working population in West Paducah, while blue-collar employees account for 28.89%. There are also 116 entrepreneurs in West Paducah (6.69% of the workforce); 1,236 workers employed in private companies (71.28%); and 185 people working in governmental institutions (10.67%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,233 | 1.3% |
| Blue Collar | 501 | 14.4% |
White Collar 71.11%
Blue Collar 28.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 116 | -43.7% |
| Private Companies | 1,236 | 19.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 185 | -18.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 197 | 3.1% |
Self Employees 6.69%
Private Companies 71.28%
Governmental Workers 10.67%
Not for Profit Companies 11.36%
How many households are there in West Paducah?
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There are a total of 1,521 households in West Paducah, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 79.29% of these West Paducah households, while non-family units account for the remaining 20.71%. Additionally, 33.46% of households have children and 66.54% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 1,521 | -1.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 3.7% |
| Family Households | 1,206 | 7.2% |
| Non-family Households | 315 | -24.1% |
Family Households 79.29%
Non-family Households 20.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 509 | 7.4% |
| Households without Children | 1,012 | -5.1% |
Households with Children 33.46%
Households without Children 66.54%
What are the median and average incomes in West Paducah?
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The average annual household income in West Paducah is $107,188, while the median household income sits at $79,053 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $107,188 | 17.3% |
| Median Household Income | $79,053 | 8.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 363 | 16.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,874 | 1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West Paducah?
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There are 1,741 housing units in West Paducah, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1987. Of the 1,521 occupied housing units in West Paducah, 85.14% are owner-occupied, while 14.86% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $165,200. In general, housing costs reach $806 per month in West Paducah.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $165,200. In general, housing costs reach $806 per month in West Paducah.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,741 | -1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1987 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 97 | -7.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 50 | 150.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 81 | -18.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 25 | 47.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 414 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 279 | -11.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 253 | -14.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 296 | -11.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 246 | 14.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,521 | -1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,295 | -2.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 226 | 5.1% |
Owner Occupied 85.14%
Renter Occupied 14.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 790 | 1.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 505 | -7.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $165,200 | 9.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $180,900 | 33.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $806 | 9.1% |
With Mortgage 61%
Without Mortgage 39%
What is the level of education in West Paducah?
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Approximately 34.63% of the population in West Paducah holds a high school degree (that's 1,089 residents), while 27.12% have attained a college certificate (1,239 locals) and 14.79% have a bachelor's degree (465 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 62 | -38.0% |
| Some High School | 1,089 | -1.4% |
| Some College | 1,239 | 8.5% |
| Associate Degree | 449 | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 465 | -8.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 227 | 11.8% |
No High School 1.97%
Some High School 34.63%
Some College 27.12%
Associate Degree 14.28%
Bachelor's Degree 14.79%
Graduate Degree 7.22%
What is the marital status of West Paducah residents?
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A total of 797 people in West Paducah have never been married (which represents 23.9% of the total population), while 2,130 of them are wedded (63.87%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7 (0.21%) and 267 (8.01%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 797 | 30.7% |
| Married | 2,130 | 1.5% |
| Separated | 7 | -65.0% |
| Widowed | 141 | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 267 | -32.4% |
Never Married 23.9%
Married 63.87%
Separated 0.21%
Widowed 4.23%
Divorced 8.01%
What are the most common means of transportation in West Paducah?
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The top three means of transportation people in West Paducah use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 1,543 residents commute by car, 36 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 15 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,543 | 3.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 36 | 2.9% |
| Motorcycle | 8 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 15 | N/A |
What is the median and average household income in West Paducah 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.