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Leitchfield

County:
Grayson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
10.757
State:
Kentucky

Leitchfield is a city located in Grayson County, Kentucky. Leitchfield has a 2026 population of 6,954. It is also the county seat of Grayson County. Leitchfield is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 2.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,777 in 2020.

The median household income in Leitchfield is $44,347 with a poverty rate of 24.35%. The median age in Leitchfield is 42 years: 41.2 years for males, and 42.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 118.5 males.

7K
Total Population
646
Density (mi²)
30 0.43%
Growth

Leitchfield Population

Leitchfield Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,954300.43%
20256,924290.42%
20246,895681%
20236,827270.4%
20226,800-6-0.09%
20216,806330.49%
20206,777-46-0.67%
20196,823360.53%
20186,78700%
20176,787560.83%
20166,731-10-0.15%
20156,74140.06%
20146,737320.48%
20136,705420.63%
20126,663100.15%
20116,653180.27%
20106,635-64-0.96%
20006,1391,17423.65%
19904,9654329.53%
19804,5331,55051.96%
19702,98310.03%
19602,98200%

Median Age

Overall: 42 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 41.2 years

Leitchfield Adults

There are 5,577 adults, (1,270 of whom are seniors) in Leitchfield.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,121 (45.8%)
Male: 3,698 (54.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Leitchfield includes 95.18% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,49095.18%
Two or more races2223.26%
Black or African American721.06%
Other race350.51%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race350.51%
White220.32%
Two or more races30.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,46894.85%
Two or more races2193.21%
Black or African American721.06%

Leitchfield Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Leitchfield 's average per capita income is $33,704. Household income levels show a median of $44,347. The poverty rate stands at 24.35%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$61,103-
Families$59,125$78,651
Households$44,347$55,810
Non Families$31,636$33,788

$33,704

Average Income

$44,347

Median Household Income

24.35%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)