Metro area profile · Kentucky
Paducah, KY-IL metro area market data
How the Paducah metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 102,259
- −1.2% since 2020
- Households
- 41,735
- Median household income
- $64,160
- Median home value
- $168,700
- Jobs located here
- 48,716
- Highest market score
- 58
- House cleaning, #105 of 375 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Paducah metro area has an estimated 102,259 people and 41,735 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Paducah metro area declined 1.2%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in the Paducah metro area is $64,160, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Paducah metro area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Of the business types scored in the Paducah metro area, house cleaning businesses (58); real estate businesses (58); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For house cleaning businesses, that ranks #105 of 375 scored metro areas.
The Paducah metro area takes in 5 counties: McCracken County, KY; Massac County, IL; Livingston County, KY; Ballard County, KY; and Carlisle County, KY. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Paducah metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Paducah metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House cleaning | 58 | #105 of 375 | 5 | 1.2 | $11.2M | 176 | 23 |
| Real estate | 58 | #107 of 387 | 91 | 21.8 | Index only | 149 | 45 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #129 of 387 | 33 | 7.9 | $1.7M | 101 | 51 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 57 | #147 of 385 | 21 | 5.0 | $2.7M | 91 | 22 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 53 | #147 of 387 | 75 | 18.0 | Index only | 144 | 26 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 49 | #173 of 347 | 6 | 1.4 | $4.5M | 112 | 5 |
| Nail salons | 47 | #217 of 387 | 14 | 3.4 | $2.5M | 150 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 42 | #238 of 387 | 73 | 17.5 | $1.4M | 109 | 50 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 39 | #281 of 386 | 17 | 4.1 | $2M | 79 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 38 | #292 of 387 | 39 | 9.3 | $3.7M | 101 | 20 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #326 of 387 | 202 | 48.4 | $174K | 82 | 16 |
| Pest control | 36 | #268 of 345 | 7 | 1.7 | $8M | 78 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 36 | #302 of 386 | 20 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 93 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 35 | #294 of 387 | 24 | 5.8 | $10M | 107 | 17 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 35 | #313 of 373 | 13 | 3.1 | Index only | 116 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 34 | #328 of 387 | 33 | 7.9 | $823K | 63 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 33 | #353 of 387 | 112 | 26.8 | $313K | 73 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 32 | #311 of 387 | 42 | 10.1 | $5.7M | 72 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 32 | #313 of 387 | 82 | 19.6 | $2.9M | 86 | 24 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 32 | #347 of 387 | 57 | 13.7 | $477K | 72 | 14 |
| Gas stations | 30 | #324 of 387 | 68 | 16.3 | $1.8M | 74 | 48 |
| Spas and skin care | 30 | #363 of 387 | 49 | 11.7 | $716K | 82 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 29 | #336 of 387 | 24 | 5.8 | $683K | 68 | 21 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 29 | #350 of 387 | 47 | 11.3 | $3.1M | 75 | 20 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 27 | #369 of 387 | 18 | 4.3 | $1.5M | 75 | 9 |
| Pet stores | 26 | #348 of 382 | 13 | 3.1 | $2.6M | 58 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 26 | #361 of 381 | 23 | 5.5 | $4.8M | 57 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 24 | #356 of 384 | 16 | 3.8 | $2.1M | 78 | 14 |
| Tire shops | 22 | #353 of 386 | 19 | 4.6 | $2M | 81 | 11 |
| Barbershops | 21 | #366 of 387 | 23 | 5.5 | $1.5M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 21 | #370 of 387 | 64 | 15.3 | $531K | 60 | 24 |
| Chiropractors | 21 | #377 of 386 | 24 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 78 | 16 |
| Funeral homes | 20 | #359 of 377 | 23 | 5.5 | $285K | 42 | 10 |
| Electricians | 18 | #376 of 383 | 18 | 4.3 | $6.1M | 51 | 28 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 17 | #278 of 290 | 6 | 1.4 | $6.4M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 17 | #383 of 387 | 75 | 18.0 | $1.5M | 60 | 78 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 16 | #381 of 387 | 454 | 108.8 | $321K | 86 | 216 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 16 | #381 of 387 | 253 | 60.6 | $575K | 87 | 89 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 16 | #381 of 387 | 54 | 12.9 | $830K | 84 | 45 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 16 | #382 of 387 | 34 | 8.1 | $3.2M | 68 | 43 |
| Auto repair shops | 15 | #378 of 387 | 112 | 26.8 | $342K | 77 | 62 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 14 | #376 of 387 | 65 | 15.6 | $2.2M | 73 | 105 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 14 | #379 of 387 | 43 | 10.3 | $1M | 58 | 85 |
| Car washes and detailing | 14 | #380 of 387 | 23 | 5.5 | $1.7M | 66 | 11 |
| Auto repair and car care | 13 | #380 of 387 | 211 | 50.6 | $182K | 68 | 87 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 12 | #375 of 381 | 20 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 62 | 20 |
| Pizza | 11 | #382 of 387 | 44 | 10.5 | $3.3M | 65 | 105 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 11 | #383 of 387 | 139 | 33.3 | $529K | 60 | 57 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 11 | #384 of 387 | 473 | 113.3 | $95K | 62 | 178 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 10 | #381 of 386 | 24 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 60 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 10 | #385 of 387 | 114 | 27.3 | $645K | 51 | 54 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $18.4M | 147 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | $36.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | 8 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $44.8M | Too few | 7 |
Household spending in the Paducah metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $38.3M | $918 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $120.7M | $2,891 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $145.5M | $3,487 | 86 |
| Groceries | $239.4M | $5,735 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $35.1M | $840 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $16.4M | $393 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $27.2M | $651 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $44.8M | $1,073 | 83 |
| Pets | $34M | $814 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $73.5M | $1,761 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $99.6M | $2,386 | 122 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $109.9M | $2,634 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $56.2M | $1,346 | 95 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $588.1M | $14,091 | 85 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Paducah metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 102,259−1.2% since 2020
- Households
- 41,735
- Median age
- 43.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 1,236 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 83
- Median household income
- $64,160
- Average household income
- $88,236
- Median home value
- $168,700
- Jobs located here
- 48,716
- Daytime population
- 107,914Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Counties in the Paducah metro area 5
- McCracken County, KY67,564 people
- Massac County, IL13,865 people
- Livingston County, KY8,903 people
- Ballard County, KY7,654 people
- Carlisle County, KY4,762 people
Other markets based in Kentucky 12
- Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area1,372,558 people
- Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area522,560 people
- Bowling Green, KY metro area186,959 people
- Elizabethtown, KY metro area127,049 people
- Owensboro, KY metro area112,762 people
- Corbin, KY area149,689 people
- Richmond-Berea, KY area125,967 people
- Pikeville, KY area91,951 people
- Frankfort, KY area76,195 people
- Somerset, KY area65,897 people
- Henderson, KY area57,122 people
- Danville, KY area55,445 people
Questions
How fast is the Paducah, KY-IL metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Paducah metro area at 102,259 people in 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 41,735 households.
How much do households in the Paducah, KY-IL metro area spend?
Households in the Paducah metro area spend about $588.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $239.4M on groceries and $145.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Paducah metro area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Paducah, KY-IL metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Paducah metro area are for house cleaning businesses (58); real estate businesses (58); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (58). The Paducah metro area ranks #105 of 375 scored metro areas for house cleaning businesses.
How does the Paducah, KY-IL metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Paducah metro area is $64,160 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $168,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Paducah metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (43% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in the Paducah metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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