What is the population of Leitchfield, Kentucky?

Leitchfield has a population of approximately 6,819 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Leitchfield, Kentucky located?

Leitchfield is located in Kentucky, United States, at approximate coordinates 37.4862°, -86.2847°.

What is the median household income in Leitchfield?

The median household income in Leitchfield is approximately $44,347 based on the most recent open data.

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Leitchfield

Total population

6,819

Median home value

$159,100

12.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$44,347

Leitchfield$44k

National$74k

Founded

1866

Elevation227 m

Land area28.22 km²

Coordinates37.49°, -86.28°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1866

Elevation

227 m

Area

28.22 km²

Official website

www.leitchfield.org

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Overview

Leitchfield is the county seat of Grayson County, Kentucky, United States. Leitchfield is a home rule-class city with a population of 6,404 as of the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

The town was named for Major David Leitch, an aide to Gen. George Washington and the original owner of much land in the county, including the town site, at the eastern end of his holdings. The city was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1866.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

Median home value

$159,100

Housing units

3,044

Poverty rate

24.3%

Unemployment

10.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

95.2%

Black

1.1%

Asian

Hispanic

0.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

37.4862

Longitude

-86.2847

Water area

0.04 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

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Industrial & pollution facilities

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Health (adults)

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Schools

Total

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Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Grayson County High School
High · Leitchfield · 1,252 students · 16.3:1 ratio
Grayson County Middle School
Middle · Leitchfield · 839 students · 14.2:1 ratio
Clarkson Elementary School
Elementary · Clarkson · 609 students · 15.6:1 ratio
H W Wilkey Elementary School
Elementary · Leitchfield · 525 students · 15.9:1 ratio
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
Elementary · Leitchfield · 413 students · 15.9:1 ratio
Grayson Co. Alternative Education
High · Leitchfield · 11 students · 11:1 ratio
Grayson County Area Vocational Ed Center
High · Leitchfield
Grayson County Schools Preschool Center
Other · Leitchfield