Demographics & People — Madisonville, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,442 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~19,700 |
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| Median Age | 38.3 |
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| Total Households | 7,925 |
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| Family Households | 5,098 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3062 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,148 |
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| Black or African American | 2,282 |
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| Asian | 169 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 819 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 482 |
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| Population 5+ | 18,156 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 723 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,635 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Madisonville, Kentucky.
