City

Paducah, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Cottle County  ·  Texas

👥1,124Population
💰$38,359Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$49,700Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.9%Hispanic: 30.3%Black: 5.7%Other: 10%Race
White52.9%
Hispanic30.3%
Black5.7%
Other10.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty26.3% ▲ 163% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (2.9%)
HS Graduate165 (25.4%)
Some College128 (19.7%)
Associates119 (18.3%)
Bachelors36 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree183 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College19.7%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
51%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,359 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$49,700 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$323/mo
Total Housing Units868
Vacant Units355

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Paducah, TX

Paducah is a city in Texas, located in Cottle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,124 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Paducah is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,359 is below the national average. Approximately 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Paducah is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $49,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $323 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paducah is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (52.94%).

Paducah, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Paducah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79248 1,124 $38,359 $49,700 $323 8.0% 33.7% 76.2%