Paducah, KY Demographics

A map of Paducah's Population by Race

Paducah, Kentucky had a population of 27,137 in 2020. It was 66.8% White, 22.0% Black, 1.0% Asian, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Paducah, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Paducah is the 17th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Paducah's White Population

18,130 residents of Paducah identify as White, or 66.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Paducah less than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Paducah is ranked #526 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Paducah is less White than neighboring Hendron (85.6% White), Massac (82.7% White), Brookport (79.4% White), Farley (83.4% White), and Metropolis (80.3% White).

Paducah's Black Population

5,968 residents of Paducah identify as Black, or 22.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Paducah larger than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Paducah is ranked #19 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Paducah is more Black than neighboring Hendron (4.8% Black), Massac (7.9% Black), Brookport (10.2% Black), Farley (4.8% Black), and Metropolis (9.4% Black).

Paducah's Asian Population

273 residents of Paducah identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Paducah roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Paducah is ranked #142 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Paducah is more Asian than neighboring Brookport (0.4% Asian), Farley (0.3% Asian), and Metropolis (0.5% Asian). Paducah is less Asian than neighboring Hendron (1.9% Asian), and Massac (1.1% Asian).

Paducah's Hispanic Population

1,047 residents of Paducah identify as Hispanic, or 3.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Paducah roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Paducah is ranked #149 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Paducah is more Hispanic than neighboring Hendron (3.4% Hispanic), Massac (3.1% Hispanic), Brookport (1.9% Hispanic), and Metropolis (3% Hispanic). Paducah is less Hispanic than neighboring Farley (4.8% Hispanic).

Paducah's Native American/Other Population

232 residents of Paducah identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Paducah roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Paducah is ranked #89 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Paducah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hendron (0.4% Native American/Other), Massac (0.5% Native American/Other), Brookport (0.7% Native American/Other), and Farley (0.6% Native American/Other). Paducah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Metropolis (1% Native American/Other).

Paducah's Multiracial Population

1,487 residents of Paducah identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Paducah roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Paducah is ranked #76 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Paducah is more Multiracial than neighboring Hendron (3.9% Multiracial), and Massac (4.7% Multiracial). Paducah is less Multiracial than neighboring Brookport (7.3% Multiracial), Farley (6% Multiracial), and Metropolis (5.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.