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Paducah, KY

Founded 1821McCracken CountyElev. 104 m
Population
26,894
Median home
$164,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
19
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Paducah

Paducah is home to roughly 26,894 residents. Paducah was founded in 1821 and sits in McCracken County. The median age is 43.2 and the median household income is $51,243. Homes carry a median value of $164,600, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (70.5%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
26,894
Median age
43.2
Median household income
$51,243
Per-capita income
$42,296
Poverty rate
21.5%
High-school grad or higher
91.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg. commute
15.7 min
Work from home
6.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White70.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Black20.1%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.3%
Sales & office21.8%
Service18.8%
Production, transportation & material moving14.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$164,600
Median gross rent
$817/mo
Owner-occupied
54.1%
Median year built
1966
Households
11,609
Avg. household size
2.22

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Paducah has 19 public schools — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading42%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

McCracken County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Paducah Area Technology CenterHighGrades 8–12
Paducah Tilghman High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lone Oak Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Paducah Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Reidland Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Clark Elementary SchoolElementary
Concord Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3
Lone Oak Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3
Lone Oak Intermediate SchoolElementaryGrades 4–5
McNabb Elementary SchoolElementary
Morgan Elementary SchoolElementary
Reidland Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime14% below national
Paducah333
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 7% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime50% above national
Paducah2,937
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 45% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Paducah Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Paducah.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · McCracken County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Paducah is in McCracken County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Paducah was founded in 1821 and sits in McCracken County. Elevation ~104 m.

Map of Paducah
Paducah, KY
Where Paducah is
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Historic places

23 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Confederate Monument in PaducahTilghman, Lloyd, MemorialAnderson, Artelia, HallAnderson-Smith HouseAngles, TheGrace Episcopal ChurchHotel Irvin CobbMarket House
Notable people from Paducah
Rumer WillisJohn T. ScopesBoots RandolphIrvin S. CobbDanielle CarruthersSteven Curtis ChapmanFate MarableRobert KarnesMarcy WalkerBoyd Atkins
People searches in Paducah
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Nearby cities
Mayfield (23 mi)Murray (36 mi)Madisonville (66 mi)Hopkinsville (67 mi)Henderson (79 mi)Owensboro (96 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Paducah, KY (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Paducah, Kentucky.

Jennifer Kay Prather, 50
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42003
AKA Jennifer Kay Prather-Mack, Jennifer Kay Smith
Edward Wilbert Wright, 69
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42001
AKA Edward Wilbert-Jr Wright, Wright W Edward
Lawrence E Williams, 46
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42003
AKA Lawrence Edwards Williams, Williams Lance
Paul F Harrison, 36
Paducah · 42003
Joshua Joseph Greene, 47
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42003
AKA Josh Green, G Greene
Joshua Matthew Brown, 36
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42003
AKA Joshua M Brown, Joshua Mathew Brown
Charles Martin Clark, 40
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42001
AKA Charles M Clark, Charles Martin Clark
Charles Martin Clark, 40
Paducah · 42001
Larry Matchem, 66
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42001
AKA Steven P White, Larry Matchen
Kevin Hall, 25
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42003
AKA Kevin Wayne Hall, Kevin W Hall
Daniel Erwin Baker, 49
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42003
AKA Daniel Baker, Daniel E Baker
Dan Ray Martin, 72
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42003
AKA Dan Martin, Daniel R Martin
Daniel Wayne Johnson, 54
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42001
AKA Daniel Johnson, X Danny
Christopher Montrez Smith, 34
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42001
AKA Christopher M Smith, Christopher Smith
Ricky Lee Brown, 41
Paducah · Mccracken County · 42001
AKA Richard Brown, Richard Michael Brown
David Wayne Clark, 58
Paducah · 42001

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Paducah — frequently asked

What is the population of Paducah, Kentucky?
Paducah has a population of about 26,894, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Paducah?
The median home value in Paducah is $164,600, and the median gross rent is $817/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Paducah safe? What is the crime rate?
Paducah Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 333 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Paducah face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates McCracken County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Paducah?
Paducah has 19 public schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Paducah?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Paducah. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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