Demographics & People — Madisonville, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,442 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~19,700 |
| Median Age | 38.3 |
| Total Households | 7,925 |
| Family Households | 5,098 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3062 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,148 |
| Black or African American | 2,282 |
| Asian | 169 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 819 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,281 |
| Other groups | 4,700 |
| American | 2,327 |
| English | 2,259 |
| Irish | 1,695 |
| German | 1,361 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 678 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 478 |
| European | 454 |
| French (except Basque) | 413 |
Language
| English Only | 17,430 |
| Spanish | 482 |
| Population 5+ | 18,156 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 723 |
| Population 18+ | 14,635 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Madisonville, Kentucky.