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.

Catlettsburg, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,557

Median Agei

49.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%1,377

Black

7.5%116

Hispanic/Latino

2%31

Two or More

1.5%23

Other

0.4%6

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.8%149

High School Diploma

36.6%463

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%82

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%200

Associate's Degree

6.4%81

Bachelor's Degree

2.4%30

Master's Degree

2.5%32

Professional Degree

0.3%4

HS or Higher

82.2%

BA or Higher

5.2%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$82,500

Median Renti

$630

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.7%374

Renter-Occupied

44.3%298

Total Units

861

Homeownership

55.7%

Vacancy Rate

22%

Home Values

Under $50K

26.7%100

$50K–$100K

44.4%166

$100K–$150K

11.8%44

$150K–$200K

13.4%50

$200K–$300K

2.7%10

$300K–$500K

1.1%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

111

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%4

2000–2009

6.9%59

1990–1999

3.1%27

1980–1989

6.3%54

1970–1979

18.4%158

1960–1969

7.5%65

1950–1959

13.1%113

1940–1949

8.5%73

1939 or earlier

35.8%308

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.7%401

Electricity

37.9%255

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%9

No Fuel

0.7%5

Wood

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$38,276

Mean Household Incomei

$45,226

Per Capita Incomei

$21,275

Poverty Ratei

16.6%

Unemploymenti

9.8%

Labor Forcei

482

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11%74

$10K–$15K

8.6%58

$15K–$20K

5.4%36

$20K–$25K

8.3%56

$25K–$30K

8.6%58

$30K–$35K

4.3%29

$35K–$40K

6.7%45

$40K–$45K

0.9%6

$45K–$50K

7.9%53

$50K–$60K

17.3%116

$60K–$75K

7.1%48

$75K–$100K

5.2%35

$100K–$125K

5.1%34

$125K–$150K

1.5%10

$150K–$200K

1.5%10

$200K+

0.6%4

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

157

Residentsi

231

Avg. Tenant Renti

$399/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing149 homes100% occupied$399/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $38,276/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

55%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

31%

Low income$19K–$31K/yr

12%

Moderate / aboveOver $31K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

61% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

42% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52% 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

140.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

432

Avg. Commutei

18 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

435

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

145(10.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured