Census Bureau data for Paintsville city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Paintsville city
- What is the median household income in Paintsville city?
- The median household income in Paintsville city is $26,713 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Paintsville city?
- The poverty rate in Paintsville city is 34.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Paintsville city?
- $110,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Paintsville city?
- The median gross rent in Paintsville city is $631 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Paintsville city residents have a college degree?
- 17.2% of adults in Paintsville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,256
Median Income
$26,713
Median Home Value
$110,800
Poverty Rate
34.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-4,837 (-15.3%)
Home Value:
$-50,400 (-31.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+15.8 pp (+86.3%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.1 pp (-6%)
Unemployment:
-9.3 pp (-68.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,256
Median Age
41.0
Female
57.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.5%
Black 0.4%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Other 0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$26,713
±$10,002
-$35,704 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$63,646
Median Family Income
—
Poverty Rate
34.1%
+22.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
39.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
37.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.9%
$10–15k
19.3%
$15–25k
12.7%
$25–35k
12.0%
$35–50k
8.4%
$50–75k
6.9%
$75–100k
8.6%
$100–150k
12.3%
$150–200k
3.4%
$200k+
2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,157
Owner-Occupied
36.7%
Renter-Occupied
63.3%
Vacancy Rate
21.5%
Median Home Value
$110,800
-$81,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$631
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
41.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.8%
$50–100k
29.1%
$100–200k
13.5%
$200–300k
17.6%
$300–500k
1.1%
$500k–$1M
7.6%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
23.1%
$500–1k
52.2%
$1–1.5k
16.5%
$1.5–2k
8.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
18.5%
1 vehicle
42.1%
2 vehicles
25.2%
3+
14.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
50.9%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
5–19 units
9.2%
20+ units
12.0%
Mobile home
5.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.9%
1940–1969
13.0%
1970–1999
19.6%
2000–2009
5.7%
2010+
11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.2%
-9.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.7%
Some College / Associate
16.3%
Less Than High School
5.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
-0.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
15.4%
Self-Employed
8.9%
Government Workers
21.5%
Private For-Profit
69.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
38.8%
Retail
17.1%
Public Admin
11.4%
Arts/Entmt.
11.2%
Transportation
6.6%
Information
4.4%
Prof. Services
2.6%
Agriculture
2.4%
Finance
2.2%
Manufacturing
1.2%
Construction
0.7%
Occupation
Management
38.9%
Food Prep
29.9%
Sales
18.4%
Production
10.7%
Construction
2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.8 min
Drove Alone
78.7%
Carpool
3.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
15.4%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,693
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
22.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.6%
5–9
7.7%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
8.3%
25–34
7.4%
35–44
10.1%
45–54
17.2%
55–64
10.6%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
7.9%
85+
3.1%
Under 18: 24.6%
Working age (18–64): 75.4%
65 and over: 11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.3%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.0%
With a Disability
24.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.6%
Uninsured
8.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.1%
Has a Computer
87.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
80.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023