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Compare Paducah to Independence

This post compares Paducah, Kentucky to Independence, Kentucky across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Paducah (city) Independence (city)
Population 24,879 26,772
Income (median) $36,320 $46,172
Home Value (median) $116,100 $159,700
White 72% 94%
Black 23% 1%
Asian 0% 1%
With Kids 22% 42%
Age (median) 41 34
Rentals 47% 20%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Paducah or Independence?
A: Paducah has a similar population count than Independence: 24879 compared with 26772 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Paducah or in Independence?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Paducah.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Paducah or Independence?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Paducah.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Paducah does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 47% for Paducah versus 20% for Independence.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Paducah may include: Frankfort, Henderson, and Hopkinsville.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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