Paducah Town, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 1498 people, 650 households, and 422 families living in the town. The population density was 985 people per square mile (380.31/kmē), it is Texas's 596th most densely populated town. There were 820 housing units at an average density of 539.5 per square mile (208.3/kmē). The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.86. In the town the population was spread out, with 24% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 26.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males. The median age is 44.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Paducah Town was 41.8 and 46.6 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 79.57% White, 11.21% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.6% from two or more races and 7.61% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $23333, it is the 263rd lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Texas. The median income for a family in the town was $30652, making it the 401st poorest town by median family income among the Texas. The per capita income for the town was $15778, it is Texas's 659th wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $14722, The median income for males was $17917 versus $11474 for females.
In 2000, 312 pupils and students, of which 48.72% are male and 51.28% are female, 20.83% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.13% nursery or pri school, 8.33% kindergarten, 56.09% elementary school, 26.6% high school and 3.85% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1498 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1498 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1486 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1400 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1363 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1339 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1333 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1306 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1266 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1233 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1257 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| Elementary school | 78 | 97 | 175 |
| High school | 46 | 37 | 83 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah town, Texas | $23333 | $30652 | $15778 |
| Cottle County, Texas | $25446 | $33036 | $16212 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |