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Paducah, TX
Town in Cottle County, Texas.
Population
1,077
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
715
ZIP codes
0
Paducah and its ZIP codes
Paducah at a glance
- Paducah is about 6.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,875 a year, 53% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $49,000 (83% below Texas) and median rent is $256 a month.
Local data for Paducah, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paducah, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,875
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$49,000
Median rent
$256/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (513), Irish Americans (159), German Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cottle County. PPP loans are for Paducah.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,456
811 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$116,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.7M
FY 2026, $17,896 per person
How people get to work
Paducah, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled20.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle4.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paducah, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
496
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
97° / 27°F
23.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paducah, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.4%
U.S. 11.1% +9.3 pts
Cities near Paducah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GuthrieCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| ChildressCity | 28 mi | 8.3 |
| MatadorTown | 30 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paducah, TX in?
- Paducah is in Cottle County, Texas.
- What is the population of Paducah, TX?
- About 1,077 people live in Paducah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paducah?
- Nearby places include Guthrie (27 mi), Childress (28 mi), Matador (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023