Catlettsburg is a city located in Boyd County Kentucky. Catlettsburg has a 2024 population of 1,726. It is also the county seat of Boyd County. Catlettsburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -2.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,773 in 2020.
The average household income in Catlettsburg is $44,121 with a poverty rate of 25.4%. The median age in Catlettsburg is 48.4 years: 42.9 years for males, and 58.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Catlettsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,464 | 87.56% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 6.04% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 728 | 1.98 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Non Family | 390 | 1.1 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Married | 199 | 2.86 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Female | 109 | 2.9 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Male | 30 | 4.17 | 20 | 80 |
2.8
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
51.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 10.83% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 4.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 2.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 2.14% |
| High School Graduate | 643 | 49.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 6.94% |
| Some College | 319 | 24.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,158 | 966 | 55 |
| Black | 101 | 79 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 18 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 85.19%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,063 | $0 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,500 | $0 | $47,292 |
| High School Graduate | $35,385 | $35,357 | $35,455 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,281 | $53,750 | $32,500 |
| Overall | $34,350 | $35,714 | $28,021 |
| Some College | $23,281 | $31,875 | $16,915 |
$34,350
Average Earnings
$35,714
Average Male
$28,021
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.26% of Catlettsburg residents speak only English, while 0.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,284 | 300 | 23.36% |
| Multiple | 87 | 60 | 68.97% |
| Other | 11 | 3 | 27.27% |
| Black | 46 | 2 | 4.35% |
25.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.29%
Male Poverty Rate
28.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Catlettsburg is Multiple, with 68.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Catlettsburg is Black, with 4.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.02% |
| High School | 18.02% |
| Some College | 17.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.75% |
| Female Employed | 14% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.12% |
| Male Employed | 7.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,182 | $59,395 |
| Households | $34,524 | $44,121 |
| Married Families | $54,702 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,678 | $28,901 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.4%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
153
Number of Veterans
145
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 74 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 11.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
69.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.6%
Labor Force Participation
33%
Employment Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.6%
Born in Catlettsburg
98.74%
Native Born
1.26%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
98.74% of Catlettsburg residents were born in the United States, with 61.6% having been born in Kentucky. 1.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,667 | -12 | -0.71% |
| 2028 | 1,679 | -12 | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 1,691 | -11 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 1,702 | -12 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 1,714 | -12 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 1,726 | -12 | -0.69% |
| 2023 | 1,738 | -11 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 1,749 | -13 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 1,762 | -11 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 1,773 | 26 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 1,747 | -22 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 1,769 | -9 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 1,778 | -21 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 1,799 | -11 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 1,810 | -13 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 1,823 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 1,827 | -16 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 1,843 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 1,852 | -9 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,861 | 0 | 0% |