Paducah is a town located in Cottle County Texas. Paducah has a 2024 population of 970. It is also the county seat of Cottle County. Paducah is currently declining at a rate of -2.02% annually and its population has decreased by -7.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,048 in 2020.
The average household income in Paducah is $56,347 with a poverty rate of 32.56%. The median age in Paducah is 37 years: 21 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paducah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 814 | 67.78% |
| Two or more races | 264 | 21.98% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 9.08% |
| Other race | 14 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 550 | 2.18 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Non Family | 305 | 1.09 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Married | 145 | 2.54 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 76 | 4.78 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Male | 24 | 5.71 | 8.3 | 91.7 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 11.27% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 79 | 10.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 8.75% |
| High School Graduate | 184 | 24.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 10.21% |
| Some College | 203 | 26.92% |
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 | 434 | 415 | 112 |
| Hispanic | 165 | 89 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 81 | 8 |
| Black | 109 | 60 | 4 |
| Other Race | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,016 | $61,875 | $54,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,611 | $0 | $18,889 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,375 | $0 | $15,500 |
| Overall | $36,208 | $56,417 | $24,783 |
| Some College | $56,000 | $57,222 | $33,500 |
$36,208
Average Earnings
$56,417
Average Male
$24,783
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.36% of Paducah residents speak only English, while 11.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 701 | 235 | 33.52% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 124 | 47.51% |
| Multiple | 264 | 78 | 29.55% |
| Black | 109 | 15 | 13.76% |
| Other | 14 | 14 | 100% |
32.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.79%
Male Poverty Rate
37.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paducah is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paducah is Black, with 13.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.36% |
| High School | 38.59% |
| Some College | 19.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 20.24% |
| Male Employed | 9.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,750 | $80,271 |
| Households | $33,250 | $56,347 |
| Married Families | $101,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,170 | $34,776 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 5.1% |
| Black | 4 | 3.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
86.09%
Born in Paducah
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Paducah residents were born in the United States, with 86.09% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 873 | -20 | -2.24% |
| 2028 | 893 | -19 | -2.08% |
| 2027 | 912 | -19 | -2.04% |
| 2026 | 931 | -20 | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 951 | -19 | -1.96% |
| 2024 | 970 | -20 | -2.02% |
| 2023 | 990 | -19 | -1.88% |
| 2022 | 1,009 | -30 | -2.89% |
| 2021 | 1,039 | -9 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 1,048 | -34 | -3.14% |
| 2019 | 1,082 | 6 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 1,076 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,076 | -21 | -1.91% |
| 2016 | 1,097 | -31 | -2.75% |
| 2015 | 1,128 | 7 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 1,121 | -13 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 1,134 | -36 | -3.08% |
| 2012 | 1,170 | -18 | -1.52% |
| 2011 | 1,188 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 1,192 | 0 | 0% |