Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Paducah, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,077

Median Agei

44.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

53.3%574

White

34.4%370

Two or More

9.4%101

Black

3%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.5%82

High School Diploma

25.4%181

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%70

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%65

Associate's Degree

0.7%5

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%104

Master's Degree

5.5%39

HS or Higher

76.5%

BA or Higher

20%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$49,000

Median Renti

$256

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.6%369

Renter-Occupied

19.4%89

Total Units

701

Homeownership

80.6%

Vacancy Rate

34.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

Year Built

1990–1999

3.7%26

1980–1989

8.1%57

1970–1979

19.3%135

1960–1969

14.7%103

1950–1959

24.3%170

1940–1949

3.7%26

1939 or earlier

26.2%184

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.2%285

Electricity

34.9%160

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,875

Mean Household Incomei

$59,643

Per Capita Incomei

$26,115

Poverty Ratei

21.6%

Unemploymenti

16.3%

Labor Forcei

490

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$259/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing60 homes87% occupied$259/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $36,875/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

63%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

27%

Low income$18K–$30K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $30K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

262.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

410

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

16(1.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured