City · Kentucky
Leitchfield, Kentucky
Leitchfield, city, in Grayson County, Kentucky. Leitchfield had 7,015 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 6,777; the 2020 Census counted 6,404 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,819 (±21). GEOID 2144686.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,015
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,404 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,819 ±21
Median household income
$44,347
±$5,493 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$159,100
±$24,001 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$621
±$59 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Leitchfield and what county is it in?
Leitchfield is a city in Grayson County, Kentucky. It covers 10.8 square miles of land, 595 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Leitchfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,015 people lived in Leitchfield on July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Leitchfield, 6,777, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 6,404: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,819 (±21).
| Measure | Leitchfield | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,819 ±21 | 26,707 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,741 ±259 | 10,129 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.28 ±0.21 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,044 ±274 | 13,369 | no clear change |
Leitchfield's population since 2000
From 6,139 in 2000 to 7,015 in 2025: up 14.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Leitchfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Leitchfield?
The median resident of Leitchfield is 42.0 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.2%.
| Measure | Leitchfield | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 ±3.0 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2% ±4.4 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6% ±3.7 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 54.2% ±3.5 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.9% ±2.1 pts | 94.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | −2.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4% ±1.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±2.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.4% ±4.0 pts | 21.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6% ±3.5 pts | 8.0% | +5.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.0% ±5.5 pts | 85.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.4% ±4.2 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2% ±3.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.0% ±5.1 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Leitchfield earn?
Half of Leitchfield's 2,741 households earn less than $44,347 a year (±$5,493), against $50,757 in Grayson County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $38,423 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Leitchfield | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,347 ±$5,493 | $50,757 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $55,810 ±$8,286 | $71,276 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,439 ±$3,220 | $28,372 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.3% ±7.6 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.5% ±19.6 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.7% ±6.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 83.8% ±6.5 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.9% ±6.9 pts | 82.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Leitchfield?
Owners occupy 49.7% of Leitchfield's occupied homes and renters 50.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $159,100 by its owner (±$24,001). The median renter pays $621 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Leitchfield | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $159,100 ±$24,001 | $164,600 | +$32,339 |
| Median gross rent | $621 ±$59 | $658 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1% ±12.4 pts | 29.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $989 ±$110 | $1,274 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.7% ±7.7 pts | 74.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.3% ±7.7 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Housing units | 3,044 ±274 | 13,369 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±4.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% ±4.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.3% ±7.8 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.9% ±5.3 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% ±3.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.3% ±3.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% ±4.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Leitchfield building?
Builders took permits for 28 new housing units in Leitchfield in 2025 (12 in single-family houses), 4.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.2 across Kentucky.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Leitchfield work and get to work?
75.8% of Leitchfield's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.2%.
| Measure | Leitchfield | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.0% ±4.7 pts | 54.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.2% ±4.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8% ±8.8 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.7% ±7.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9% ±3.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min ±4.9 | 27.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Leitchfield?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Leitchfield, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,353 (Tract 9503) to $56,375 (Tract 9504.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9504.02Grayson County | 5,459 | $56,375 |
| Tract 9503Grayson County | 3,915 | $47,353 |
| Tract 9504.01Grayson County | 2,437 | $47,500 |
| Tract 9505Grayson County | 2,722 | $51,587 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Leitchfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Leitchfield compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Leitchfield is the 4,064th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 63rd-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Leitchfield ranks 169th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 63rd | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 63rd | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 195th | 232 |
| Median household income | 169th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 171st | 232 |
| Median home value | 131st | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 188th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 70th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 188th | 223 |
| Median age | 66th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 184th | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 151st | 232 |
Leitchfield's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Leitchfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Leitchfield?
16 of the 57 figures for Leitchfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Leitchfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Leitchfield.