Paintsville, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2023-10-27

Living In Paintsville, Kentucky Summary

Life in Paintsville research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Paintsville over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Paintsville:

  • The population in Paintsville is 4,370.

  • The median home value in Paintsville is $162,400.

  • The median income in Paintsville is $26,346.

  • The median rent in Paintsville is $506.

  • The unemployment rate in Paintsville is 11.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Paintsville is 24.7%.

Paintsville SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
2/10
Housing
5
Affordability
3
Diversity
4
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
9

Paintsville, KY Crime Report

17
Total Crimes
394.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
-83.04%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Paintsville
/ 100k People
Kentucky
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 17 394.2 2,038.6 2,324.2
Violent Crime 5 115.9 259.1 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 7.2 6.3
Robbery 1 23.2 52.9 66.1
Aggravated Assault 4 92.7 168.3 268.2
Property Crime 12 278.2 1,779.5 1,954.4
Burglary 2 46.4 344.1 269.8
Larceny 5 115.9 1,178.6 1,401.9
Car Theft 5 115.9 256.8 282.7

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Rankings for Paintsville in Kentucky

Map Of Paintsville, KY

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Population over time in Paintsville

Year Population % Change
2021 4,370 5.7%
2020 4,134 -1.1%
2019 4,181 -1.5%
2018 4,246 -0.1%
2017 4,251 -0.1%
2016 4,254 3.9%
2015 4,096 6.6%
2014 3,843 10.9%
2013 3,464 -0.3%
2012 3,474 -

Race / Ethnicity in Paintsville

White
97.9% (4,277)
African American
0.8% (36)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.8% (36)
Hispanic
0.5% (21)
Race Paintsville KY USA
White 97.9% 83.6% 59.4%
African American 0.8% 7.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.8% 2.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 0.5% 3.9% 18.4%

Gender in Paintsville

Female
53.5% (2,338)
Male
46.5% (2,031)
Gender Paintsville KY USA
Female 53.5% 50.5% 50.5%
Male 46.5% 49.5% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Paintsville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
9.0% (393)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (218)
High School / GED
39.0% (1,704)
Some College
23.0% (1,005)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (393)
Bachelor's Degree
6.0% (262)
Master's Degree
7.0% (305)
Professional Degree
1.0% (43)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (43)
Education Paintsville KY USA
< 9th Grade 9.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 8.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 39.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 6.0% 15.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Paintsville, Kentucky

Less than $10,000
22.7% (99,119)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.4% (49,833)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.6% (63,797)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.4% (19,166)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.2% (31,488)
$50,000 to $74,999
9.7% (42,440)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.5% (67,904)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.2% (49,011)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.4% (10,404)
$200,000 or more
0.9% (3,833)
Income Paintsville KY USA
Less than $10,000 22.7% 7.5% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.4% 5.3% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.6% 9.7% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.4% 9.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.2% 13.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 9.7% 17.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.5% 12.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.2% 14.1% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.4% 5.2% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 0.9% 4.9% 9.5%

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