Paintsville, KY

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Paintsville Overview

4,370
TOTAL POPULATION
2,032
MALE POPULATION
2,338
FEMALE POPULATION
86.91
MALES / 100 FEMALES
115.06
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,975
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,726
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$26,346
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,287
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
36.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Paintsville Zip Codes

Paintsville Area Codes

Race in Paintsville

The most populous races in Paintsville are White / Caucasian (4,277 | 97.9%), Black / African American (36 | 0.8%), and Two or more Races (36 | 0.8%).
Race in Paintsville
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American360.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino210.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian4,27797.9%
Two or more Races360.8%
Some other Race210.5%
Total4,370100.0%

Ancestry in Paintsville

The most populous ancestries reported in Paintsville are American (881 | 20.2%), Irish (542 | 12.4%), English (524 | 12.0%), German (479 | 11.0%), and Polish (74 | 1.7%), together accounting for 57.2% of all Paintsville residents.
Race# Population% Population
American88120.2%
British340.8%
Cherokee140.3%
English52412.0%
French100.2%
German47911.0%
Irish54212.4%
Italian210.5%
Nigerian120.3%
Pennsylvania German170.4%
Polish741.7%
Puerto Rican210.5%
Scotch-Irish330.8%
Slovak270.6%
Subsaharan African120.3%
Welsh40.1%
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Sex and Age in Paintsville

Sex and Age in Paintsville

The most populous age groups in Paintsville are 15 to 19 Years (229 | 11.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (277 | 11.8%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (3.0%)98 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years110 (5.4%)114 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years155 (7.6%)138 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years229 (11.3%)150 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years217 (10.7%)130 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years55 (2.7%)47 (2.0%)
30 to 34 Years193 (9.5%)63 (2.7%)
35 to 39 Years113 (5.6%)208 (8.9%)
40 to 44 Years67 (3.3%)109 (4.7%)
45 to 49 Years209 (10.3%)212 (9.1%)
50 to 54 Years142 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years106 (5.2%)207 (8.8%)
60 to 64 Years90 (4.4%)277 (11.8%)
65 to 69 Years153 (7.5%)172 (7.4%)
70 to 74 Years42 (2.1%)230 (9.8%)
75 to 79 Years39 (1.9%)51 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years34 (1.7%)55 (2.4%)
85 Years and over16 (0.8%)77 (3.3%)
Total2,032 (100.0%)2,338 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Paintsville

Median Family Size in Paintsville

The median family size in Paintsville is 3.18 persons per family, with married-couple families (785 | 73.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.34 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (239 | 22.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Paintsville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple785 (73.2%)3.34
Single Male/Father49 (4.6%)3.10
Single Female/Mother239 (22.3%)2.67
Total Families1,073 (100.0%)3.18

Median Household Size in Paintsville

The median household size in Paintsville is 2.48 persons per household, with married-couple households (785 | 49.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.34 persons per household. non-family households (523 | 32.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Paintsville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple785 (49.2%)3.34
Single Male/Father49 (3.1%)3.10
Single Female/Mother239 (15.0%)2.67
Non-family523 (32.8%)1.06
Total Households1,596 (100.0%)2.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in Paintsville

Out of a total of 1,596 households in Paintsville, 1,073 (67.2%) are family households, while 523 (32.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 631, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 502.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Paintsville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-502 (31.5%)
2-Person Households631 (39.5%)21 (1.3%)
3-Person Households82 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households212 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households132 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households16 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,073 (67.2%)523 (32.8%)

Female Fertility in Paintsville

Fertility by Age in Paintsville

Average fertility rate in Paintsville is 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 225.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Paintsville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years54 (69.2%)225.0
35 to 50 years24 (30.8%)45.0
Total78 (100.0%)85.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Paintsville

30.8% of women with births (78) in Paintsville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Paintsville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (30.8%)54 (69.2%)

Fertility by Education in Paintsville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Paintsville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma49 (62.8%)325.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree5 (6.4%)91.0
Graduate Degree24 (30.8%)480.0
Total78 (100.0%)85.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Paintsville

69.2% of women with births in Paintsville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Paintsville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (30.8%)54 (69.2%)

Income in Paintsville

Income Overview in Paintsville

Per Capita Income in Paintsville is $17,975, while median incomes of families and households are $59,726 and $26,346 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,370$17,975
Median Family Income1,073$59,726
Mean Family Income1,073$59,345
Median Household Income1,596$26,346
Mean Household Income1,596$47,061
Income Deficit1,073$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,3700.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,370100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,3700.49

Earnings by Sex in Paintsville

Earnings by Sex in Paintsville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male878 (60.7%)$0
Female568 (39.3%)$27,717
Total1,446 (100.0%)$22,373

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Paintsville

The most common earnings brackets in Paintsville are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (142 | 16.2%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (72 | 12.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Paintsville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less47 (5.3%)71 (12.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999119 (13.6%)50 (8.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499102 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499120 (13.7%)45 (7.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9996 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49934 (3.9%)24 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)33 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49910 (1.1%)49 (8.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99961 (7.0%)23 (4.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99920 (2.3%)72 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)58 (10.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999142 (16.2%)17 (3.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99931 (3.5%)63 (11.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99925 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99952 (5.9%)44 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99960 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+33 (3.8%)9 (1.6%)
Total878 (100.0%)568 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Paintsville

Average earnings in Paintsville are $29,795 for men and $30,521 for women, a difference of 2.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $33,250. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $32,240, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,653.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Paintsville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$33,250$32,240
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$68,750$0
Total$29,795$30,521

Family Income in Paintsville

Family Income Brackets in Paintsville

According to the Paintsville family income data, there are 248 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.1% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 14 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Paintsville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00017816.6%
$10,000 to $14,999343.2%
$15,000 to $24,99916014.9%
$25,000 to $34,999464.3%
$35,000 to $49,999646.0%
$50,000 to $74,99913913.0%
$75,000 to $99,99924823.1%
$100,000 to $149,99915214.2%
$150,000 to $199,999383.5%
$200,000+141.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Paintsville

5-person families (132 | 12.3%) account for the highest median family income in Paintsville with $92,092 per family, while 3-person families (82 | 7.6%) have the highest median income of $28,971 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Paintsville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families631 (58.8%)$0
3-Person Families82 (7.6%)$86,912
4-Person Families212 (19.8%)$78,247
5-Person Families132 (12.3%)$92,092
6-Person Families16 (1.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,073 (100.0%)$59,726

Family Income by Number of Earners in Paintsville

Family Income by Number of Earners in Paintsville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners357 (33.3%)$0
1 Earner320 (29.8%)$58,110
2 Earners283 (26.4%)$90,281
3+ Earners113 (10.5%)$78,779
Total1,073 (100.0%)$59,726

Household Income in Paintsville

Household Income Brackets in Paintsville

With 362 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Paintsville, accounting for 22.7% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (0.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Paintsville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00036222.7%
$10,000 to $14,99918211.4%
$15,000 to $24,99923314.6%
$25,000 to $34,999704.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991157.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991559.7%
$75,000 to $99,99924715.5%
$100,000 to $149,99917911.2%
$150,000 to $199,999382.4%
$200,000+140.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Paintsville

The median household income in Paintsville is $26,346, with the highest median household income of $107,582 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 211 households (13.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 170 households (10.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Paintsville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years170 (10.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years211 (13.2%)$107,582
45 to 64 Years743 (46.6%)$0
65+ Years472 (29.6%)$36,458
Total1,596 (100.0%)$26,346

Poverty in Paintsville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Paintsville

With 16.2% poverty level for males and 31.8% for females among the residents of Paintsville, 55 to 64 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 84 males (51.2%) and 11 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Paintsville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)60 (61.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)51 (31.5%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (12.2%)
18 to 24 Years64 (21.7%)70 (56.0%)
25 to 34 Years16 (8.3%)15 (17.9%)
35 to 44 Years52 (38.5%)185 (59.5%)
45 to 54 Years51 (15.9%)19 (9.2%)
55 to 64 Years84 (51.2%)231 (48.5%)
65 to 74 Years12 (6.6%)27 (6.9%)
75 Years and over16 (20.0%)18 (14.7%)
Total295 (16.2%)704 (31.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Paintsville

According to the poverty statistics in Paintsville, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Paintsville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (100.0%)38 (38.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years152 (100.0%)111 (68.5%)
12 to 14 Years113 (100.0%)69 (100.0%)
15 Years126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)122 (87.8%)
18 to 24 Years231 (78.3%)55 (44.0%)
25 to 34 Years177 (91.7%)69 (82.1%)
35 to 44 Years83 (61.5%)126 (40.5%)
45 to 54 Years270 (84.1%)187 (90.8%)
55 to 64 Years80 (48.8%)245 (51.5%)
65 to 74 Years169 (93.4%)366 (93.1%)
75 Years and over64 (80.0%)104 (85.3%)
Total1,527 (83.8%)1,513 (68.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Paintsville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Paintsville show that 11.0% or 86 of the total 785 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 17.2%, comprising of 67 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Paintsville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children323 (82.8%)67 (17.2%)
1 or 2 Children321 (94.4%)19 (5.6%)
3 or 4 Children55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total699 (89.0%)86 (11.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Paintsville

According to the poverty data in Paintsville, 100.0% or 49 single-father households and 40.2% or 96 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Paintsville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children49 (100.0%)18 (11.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)59 (92.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (100.0%)96 (40.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Paintsville

The poverty data for Paintsville shows that 86 of the married-couple family households (11.0%) and 145 of the single-parent households (50.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 67 households (17.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Paintsville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children67 (17.2%)67 (32.7%)
1 or 2 Children19 (5.6%)59 (92.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total86 (11.0%)145 (50.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Paintsville

Employment by Class of Employer in Paintsville

Among the 1,081 employed individuals in Paintsville, private company employees (692 | 64.0%), state government employees (164 | 15.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (78 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Paintsville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees69264.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)787.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations767.0%
Local Government Employees575.3%
State Government Employees16415.2%
Federal Government Employees141.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,081100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Paintsville

According to the labor force statistics for Paintsville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,556), 36.2% or 1,287 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.4% or 147 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 78.5% or 442 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 54.5% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Paintsville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years66 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years203 (58.5%)16 (7.9%)
25 to 29 Years50 (49.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years192 (75.0%)100 (52.1%)
35 to 44 Years259 (52.1%)19 (7.3%)
45 to 54 Years442 (78.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years22 (7.0%)12 (54.5%)
60 to 64 Years33 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,287 (36.2%)147 (11.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Paintsville

According to labor force statistics for Paintsville, 47.6% of individuals (999) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,098) are in the labor force, with 13.1% or 131 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.6% or 214 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 21.1% or 119 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Paintsville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma221 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree563 (71.4%)166 (21.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher214 (84.6%)14 (5.6%)
Total999 (47.6%)275 (13.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Paintsville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Paintsville are Health Diagnosing & Treating (222 | 19.4%), Community & Social Service (161 | 14.1%), Education Instruction & Library (141 | 12.3%), Health Technologists (132 | 11.6%), and Business & Financial (49 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Paintsville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Paintsville, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.1%), and Health Technologists (75.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Paintsville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Business & Financial15 (30.6%)34 (69.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 144 (89.4%)17 (10.6%)
Education, Arts & Media20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library124 (87.9%)17 (12.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating33 (14.9%)189 (85.1%)
Health Technologists33 (25.0%)99 (75.0%)
Total (Category)209 (43.4%)273 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)717 (62.8%)425 (37.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Paintsville are Healthcare Support (111 | 9.7%), Security & Protection (106 | 9.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (62 | 5.4%), Firefighting & Prevention (61 | 5.3%), and Law Enforcement (45 | 3.9%).
Services Occupations in Paintsville

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Paintsville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)111 (100.0%)
Security & Protection106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)178 (61.6%)111 (38.4%)
Total (Overall)717 (62.8%)425 (37.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Paintsville are Sales & Related (112 | 9.8%), and Office & Administration (71 | 6.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Paintsville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Paintsville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration61 (85.9%)10 (14.1%)
Total (Category)173 (94.5%)10 (5.5%)
Total (Overall)717 (62.8%)425 (37.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Paintsville are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (16 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Paintsville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Paintsville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)717 (62.8%)425 (37.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Paintsville are Material Moving (148 | 13.0%), Transportation (14 | 1.2%), and Production (10 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Paintsville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Paintsville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Material Moving131 (88.5%)17 (11.5%)
Total (Category)141 (82.0%)31 (18.0%)
Total (Overall)717 (62.8%)425 (37.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Paintsville

Employment Industries in Paintsville

The major employment industries in Paintsville include Health Care & Social Assistance (328 | 28.7%), Retail Trade (247 | 21.6%), Educational Services (173 | 15.1%), Public Administration (106 | 9.3%), and Transportation & Warehousing (88 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Paintsville

Employment Industries by Sex in Paintsville

The Paintsville industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (94.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Paintsville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade209 (84.6%)38 (15.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services156 (90.2%)17 (9.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance17 (5.2%)311 (94.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services62 (76.5%)19 (23.5%)
Public Administration106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total717 (62.8%)425 (37.2%)

Education in Paintsville

School Enrollment in Paintsville

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,151 students in Paintsville are high school (308 | 26.8%), college / undergraduate (303 | 26.3%), and middle school (267 | 23.2%).
School Enrollment in Paintsville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool232.0%
Kindergarten13611.8%
Elementary School1149.9%
Middle School26723.2%
High School30826.8%
College / Undergraduate30326.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total1,151100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Paintsville

Out of a total of 1,151 students who are enrolled in schools in Paintsville, 171 (14.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 980 (85.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 23 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 276 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Paintsville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old147 (65.6%)77 (34.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds276 (94.2%)17 (5.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds276 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds177 (76.6%)54 (23.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total980 (85.1%)171 (14.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Paintsville

Education (104 | 19.9%), business (97 | 18.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (93 | 17.8%), physical & health sciences (49 | 9.4%), and science & technology (38 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 522 individuals in Paintsville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Paintsville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9317.8%
Physical & Health Sciences499.4%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences122.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies346.5%
Science & Technology387.3%
Business9718.6%
Education10419.9%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History326.1%
Visual & Performing Arts112.1%
Communications163.1%
Arts & Humanities366.9%
Total522100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Paintsville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Paintsville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Paintsville are males with 2 vehicles (236, accounting for 36.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (162, making up 55.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Paintsville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle38 (5.9%)23 (5.4%)
1 Vehicle228 (35.6%)98 (23.1%)
2 Vehicles236 (36.8%)162 (38.1%)
3 Vehicles139 (21.7%)93 (21.9%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)49 (11.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total641 (100.0%)425 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Paintsville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Paintsville are less than 5 minutes (209 commuters, 23.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (135 commuters, 15.4%), and 25 to 29 minutes (131 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Paintsville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes20923.8%
5 to 9 Minutes13515.4%
10 to 14 Minutes10512.0%
15 to 19 Minutes10812.3%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes13114.9%
30 to 34 Minutes222.5%
35 to 39 Minutes9610.9%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes101.1%
60 to 89 Minutes313.5%
90 or more Minutes313.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Paintsville

The most common commute times in Paintsville are less than 5 minutes (154 commuters, 27.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (89 commuters, 28.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Paintsville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes154 (27.0%)55 (17.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes46 (8.1%)89 (28.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes79 (13.9%)26 (8.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes33 (5.8%)75 (24.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes68 (11.9%)63 (20.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes22 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes96 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes31 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes31 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Paintsville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Paintsville are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (133, 23.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (62, 20.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Paintsville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM31 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM30 (5.3%)53 (17.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM97 (17.0%)30 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM32 (5.6%)17 (5.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM72 (12.6%)62 (20.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM31 (5.4%)19 (6.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM17 (3.0%)18 (5.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM16 (2.8%)49 (15.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM48 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM133 (23.3%)24 (7.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM63 (11.1%)36 (11.7%)
Total570 (100.0%)308 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Paintsville

Occupancy by Ownership in Paintsville

Of the total 1,596 dwellings in Paintsville, owner-occupied units account for 685 (42.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 911 (57.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Paintsville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units68542.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units91157.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,596100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Paintsville

Occupancy by Household Size in Paintsville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household50231.5%
2-Person Household65240.8%
3-Person Household825.1%
4+ Person Household36022.6%
Total Housing Units1,596100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Paintsville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Paintsville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household140 (27.9%)362 (72.1%)
2-Person Household341 (52.3%)311 (47.7%)
3-Person Household66 (80.5%)16 (19.5%)
4+ Person Household138 (38.3%)222 (61.7%)
Total Housing Units685 (42.9%)911 (57.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Paintsville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Paintsville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School24 (11.2%)191 (88.8%)
High School Diploma281 (44.5%)351 (55.5%)
College/Associate Degree170 (34.1%)329 (65.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher210 (84.0%)40 (16.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Paintsville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Paintsville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25916.2%
35 to 44 Years1227.6%
45 to 54 Years32520.4%
55 to 64 Years41826.2%
65 to 74 Years34621.7%
75 to 84 Years945.9%
85 Years and Over322.0%
Total1,596100.0%

Housing Finances in Paintsville

Median Income by Occupancy in Paintsville

Median Income by Occupancy in Paintsville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied685 (42.9%)$59,604
Renter-Occupied911 (57.1%)$17,581
Average1,596 (100.0%)$26,346

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Paintsville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Paintsville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00067 (9.8%)103 (11.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99957 (8.3%)135 (14.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)182 (20.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99930 (4.4%)110 (12.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99939 (5.7%)54 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99933 (4.8%)37 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99964 (9.3%)51 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999124 (18.1%)31 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99963 (9.2%)185 (20.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999156 (22.8%)23 (2.5%)
$150,000 or more52 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total685 (100.0%)911 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Paintsville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Paintsville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30071 (10.4%)81 (8.9%)
$300 to $499113 (16.5%)333 (36.5%)
$500 to $79971 (10.4%)190 (20.9%)
$800 to $99989 (13.0%)72 (7.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499309 (45.1%)96 (10.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)80 (8.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49932 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total685 (100.0%)911 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Paintsville

Housing Structures in Paintsville

Housing Structures in Paintsville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached64440.4%
Single Unit, Attached221.4%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments16910.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments21813.7%
10 or more Apartments37123.3%
Mobile Home / Other17210.8%
Total1,596100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Paintsville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Paintsville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached522 (81.1%)122 (18.9%)
Single Unit, Attached22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)169 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)218 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)371 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other141 (82.0%)31 (18.0%)
Total685 (42.9%)911 (57.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Paintsville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Paintsville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms19 (2.8%)279 (30.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms197 (28.8%)434 (47.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms111 (16.2%)135 (14.8%)
8 or more Rooms358 (52.3%)63 (6.9%)
Total685 (100.0%)911 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Paintsville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Paintsville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas275 (40.2%)176 (19.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity410 (59.9%)735 (80.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total685 (100.0%)911 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Paintsville

Household Vehicle Usage in Paintsville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)247 (27.1%)
1 Vehicle149 (21.7%)439 (48.2%)
2 Vehicles320 (46.7%)176 (19.3%)
3 or more Vehicles216 (31.5%)49 (5.4%)
Total685 (100.0%)911 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Paintsville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Paintsville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units300385
Median Property Value$59,500$182,800
Median Household Income$24,342$41
Monthly Housing Costs$467$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,008$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Paintsville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Paintsville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00096 (32.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99990 (30.0%)26 (6.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99977 (25.7%)242 (62.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99923 (7.7%)112 (29.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99914 (4.7%)5 (1.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total300 (100.0%)385 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Paintsville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Paintsville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000112 (37.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99943 (14.3%)12 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (9.3%)26 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99930 (10.0%)5 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99912 (4.0%)34 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (6.7%)112 (29.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99944 (14.7%)43 (11.2%)
$150,000 or more11 (3.7%)112 (29.1%)
Total300 (100.0%)385 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Paintsville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Paintsville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x52 (17.3%)75,875 (19,707.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x52 (17.3%)112 (29.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x33 (11.0%)95 (24.7%)
4.0x or more163 (54.3%)94 (24.4%)
Total300 (100.0%)385 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Paintsville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Paintsville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800115 (38.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49993 (31.0%)22 (5.7%)
$800 to $1,49925 (8.3%)73 (19.0%)
Total300 (100.0%)385 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Paintsville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paintsville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paintsville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years731 (90.9%)73 (9.1%)
19 to 25 Years351 (86.7%)54 (13.3%)
26 to 34 Years260 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years446 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years527 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years542 (84.7%)98 (15.3%)
65 to 74 Years574 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older202 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,814 (94.4%)225 (5.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Paintsville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Paintsville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen731 (90.9%)73 (9.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen351 (86.7%)54 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Paintsville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Paintsville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,279 (93.7%)86 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999382 (90.7%)39 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999467 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999815 (91.8%)73 (8.2%)
$100,000 and over825 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paintsville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paintsville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 660 (33.2%)121 (66.8%)
6 to 18 Years157 (19.5%)574 (71.4%)
19 to 25 Years165 (40.7%)186 (45.9%)
25 to 34 Years154 (59.2%)106 (40.8%)
35 to 44 Years237 (53.1%)209 (46.9%)
45 to 54 Years92 (17.5%)435 (82.5%)
55 to 64 Years385 (60.2%)214 (33.4%)
65 to 74 Years574 (100.0%)399 (69.5%)
75 Years and over202 (100.0%)158 (78.2%)
Total2,026 (50.2%)2,402 (59.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Paintsville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Paintsville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (2.8%)17 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years181 (37.1%)24 (11.5%)
35 to 64 Years218 (35.2%)378 (38.1%)
65 to 74 Years73 (40.3%)189 (48.1%)
75 Years and over50 (62.5%)63 (51.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Paintsville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Paintsville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years100 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years63 (10.2%)93 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years12 (6.6%)112 (28.5%)
75 Years and over50 (62.5%)53 (43.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Paintsville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)60 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (6.1%)90 (22.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Paintsville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years81 (16.6%)9 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years31 (5.0%)270 (27.2%)
65 to 74 Years12 (6.6%)98 (24.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)28 (23.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Paintsville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years218 (35.2%)232 (23.4%)
65 to 74 Years61 (33.7%)169 (43.0%)
75 Years and over34 (42.5%)44 (36.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Paintsville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (5.0%)65 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)90 (22.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)34 (27.9%)

Technology Access in Paintsville

Computing Device Access in Paintsville

Computing Device Access in Paintsville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,11369.7%
Smartphone1,16172.7%
Tablet76147.7%
No Computing Device27016.9%
Total1,596100.0%

Internet Access in Paintsville

Internet Access in Paintsville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,14771.9%
Cellular Data Only16410.3%
Satellite Internet885.5%
No Internet26816.8%
Total1,596100.0%

Paintsville Summary

Paintsville is a city located in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States. It is the county seat of Johnson County and the principal city of the Paintsville Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Johnson County. The population was 3,459 at the 2010 census.

History

Paintsville was founded in 1834 by William S. May, who named the town after his father, John May, who had painted the first house in the area. The city was incorporated in 1843.
Paintsville was the site of a major Civil War battle in 1862, when Confederate forces under General Humphrey Marshall attacked Union forces under General James A. Garfield. The battle resulted in a Confederate victory, but the Union forces were able to retreat and regroup.

Geography

Paintsville is located at the junction of US 23 and KY 40 in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The city is situated in the Big Sandy Valley, which is part of the Cumberland Plateau. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and is located near the headwaters of the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River.
The climate in Paintsville is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C), and the average annual precipitation is 45 inches (114 cm).

Economy

The economy of Paintsville is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several large farms, as well as several small businesses. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with visitors coming to the area to enjoy the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a plastics factory, and a paper mill.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Paintsville was 3,459. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 2.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in Paintsville was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $32,813. The per capita income for the city was $14,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Paintsville is a small city located in Johnson County, Kentucky. It is the county seat of Johnson County and the principal city of the Paintsville Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a long history, dating back to 1834, and is home to several large farms and small businesses. The economy of Paintsville is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the city is also home to several manufacturing companies. The population of Paintsville was 3,459 at the 2010 census, and the median income for a household was $25,938.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Paintsville?
Total Population of Paintsville is 4,370.
What is the Total Male Population of Paintsville?
Total Male Population of Paintsville is 2,032.
What is the Total Female Population of Paintsville?
Total Female Population of Paintsville is 2,338.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Paintsville?
There are 86.91 Males per 100 Females in Paintsville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Paintsville?
There are 115.06 Females per 100 Males in Paintsville.
What is the Median Population Age in Paintsville?
Median Population Age in Paintsville is 43.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Paintsville
Average Family Size in Paintsville is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Paintsville
Average Household Size in Paintsville is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Paintsville?
Per Capita income in Paintsville is $17,975.
What is the Median Family Income in Paintsville?
Median Family Income in Paintsville is $59,726.
What is the Median Household income in Paintsville?
Median Household Income in Paintsville is $26,346.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Paintsville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Paintsville is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Paintsville?
There are 1,287 People in the Labor Forcein in Paintsville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Paintsville?
36.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Paintsville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Paintsville?
Unemployment Rate in Paintsville is 11.4%.