Paintsville CCD, Johnson County, Kentucky Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Paintsville CCD, Kentucky, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Paintsville CCD, Kentucky. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Paintsville CCD, Kentucky. The estimated population of Paintsville CCD, Kentucky is 14,624 people, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look at the total population in Paintsville CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,624
+4.02%
+2.22%
2020
14,059
-0.26% -
2019
14,095
-1.39% -
2018
14,294
-0.09% -
2017
14,307
- -

Population of Paintsville CCD, Kentucky by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.2%
96.9%
-0.72%
Black/African American
1.3%
0.8%
+62.50%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%
Hispanic
0.6%
0.5%
+20.00%
Asian
1.4%
1.7%
-17.65%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Paintsville CCD, Kentucky by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.7 +0.47% 40.6 +2.53% 44.9 -0.66%
2020 42.5 +3.16% 39.6 +1.02% 45.2 +5.61%
2019 41.2 -1.2% 39.2 -2.49% 42.8 -0.47%
2018 41.7 -3.25% 40.2 -4.96% 43 -1.15%
2017 43.1 - 42.3 - 43.5 -

The median age of Paintsville CCD, Kentucky gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,136 -33.75% 811 +22.47% 798 988
10 to 19 528 +53.81% 687 +15.66% 868 785
20 to 29 857 +4.66% 920 +1.32% 890 924
30 to 39 769 +16.35% 729 +15.01% 889 826
40 to 49 1,213 -26.87% 1,158 -22.55% 877 914
50 to 59 1,010 -0.3% 953 +1.19% 991 959
60 to 69 993 +5.36% 981 +23.15% 1,038 1,218
70+ 575 +14.08% 987 +2.74% 649 1,010

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Paintsville CCD, Kentucky is $48,843.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Paintsville CCD.

  • Under 25
    $24,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $94,283.00
  • 45 to 64
    $40,394.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,658.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Paintsville CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Paintsville CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Paintsville CCD, Kentucky is currently $60,475.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.87% of households in Paintsville CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Paintsville CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.28%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Paintsville CCD is $22,575.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Paintsville CCD by the total population of Paintsville CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Paintsville CCD, Kentucky, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Paintsville CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.03%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.78%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.80%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Paintsville CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Paintsville CCD over the age of 16 is 11,766.

Of those people, a total of 43.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Paintsville CCD is 40.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 581 32.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 935 56.70% 3.00%
25 to 29 years 879 73.60% 1.20%
30 to 34 years 810 84.90% 28.50%
35 to 44 years 1,631 63.30% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 2,021 64.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 994 29.40% 29.10%
60 to 64 years 965 18.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,841 10.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,109 1.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Paintsville CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,381 43.10% 6.60%
Black or African American 106 48.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 29 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 137 86.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 21 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 92 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 81 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,381 43.10% 6.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Paintsville CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Paintsville CCD is 4,750, with median earnings of $33,018.00.

Women in Paintsville CCD, Kentucky earning approximately 68.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,750 $33,018.00
Male 2,563 $44,101.00
Female 2,187 $30,094.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 314 $41,818.00
Business and Financial 195 $35,927.00
Computer and Mathematical 105 $58,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 66 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 93 $0.00
Community and Social Service 44 $19,500.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 462 $41,803.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $4,958.00
Healthcare Practitioners 555 $43,705.00
Healthcare Support 298 $27,055.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 93 $29,406.00
Law Enforcement 62 $53,629.00
Food Preparation and Serving 243 $7,214.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 91 $27,750.00
Personal Care and Service 179 $30,818.00
Sales 414 $17,778.00
Office and Administrative Support 339 $30,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 137 $26,458.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 213 $63,849.00
Production 345 $62,356.00
Transportation and Material Moving 95 $60,043.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 127 $83,884.00 187 $20,724.00
Business and Financial 58 $51,471.00 137 $33,380.00
Computer and Mathematical 105 $58,750.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 66 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00 68 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $0.00 24 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 178 $42,213.00 284 $39,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $0.00 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 147 $101,875.00 408 $40,469.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 285 $27,193.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 93 $29,406.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 62 $53,629.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 99 $5,685.00 144 $16,037.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 77 $28,917.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $0.00 142 $0.00
Sales 283 $21,838.00 131 $10,901.00
Office and Administrative Support 155 $41,691.00 184 $23,816.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 137 $26,458.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 213 $63,849.00 0 $0.00
Production 295 $82,844.00 50 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 81 $60,647.00 14 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,306 households in Paintsville CCD, with an average household size of 2.64 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,868 families in Paintsville CCD with an average family size of 3.11 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,048 174 646 1,438
Average Household Size 3.18 3.87 3.06 1.14
Total Families 3,048 174 646 0
Average Household Size 3.15 3.48 2.84 0

Poverty

Of the 3,868 families in Paintsville CCD, 13.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Paintsville CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,731 housing units in Paintsville CCD, Kentucky.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,306 78.83%
Vacant 1,425 21.17%

22.66% of the total 6,731 housing units in Paintsville CCD are rental units. This is approximately 1,525 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,593 are occupied by the owner - or 53.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Paintsville CCD is $634.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Paintsville CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    188
  • Less than $500
    520
  • $500 to $999
    767
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    158
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    80
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Paintsville CCD is $135,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Paintsville CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    554
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    675
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    812
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    731
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    437
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    170
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    181
  • $1,000,000 or more
    33

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Paintsville CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Paintsville CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    498
  • 1940 to 1949
    402
  • 1950 to 1959
    271
  • 1960 to 1969
    308
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,705
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,464
  • 1990 to 1999
    820
  • 2000 to 2009
    693
  • 2010 to 2013
    570
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Paintsville CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    442
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,548
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,404
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    912

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Paintsville CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Paintsville CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

26.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Paintsville CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    216
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    548
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    608
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    746
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    675
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    282
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    272
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    175
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    9
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    94
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    238
  • 90 or more minutes
    221

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Paintsville CCD, Kentucky in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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