The population of Leitchfield, KY was estimated to be 6,300 in 2022. The median age of the Leitchfield population is 36.5.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Leitchfield, KY is about 21% lower than the national average. The median household income in Leitchfield is $34,091.
Leitchfield, KY Education
High School Graduate: 59%
Some College: 21%
Associates Degree: 8%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 11%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 37%
High School Graduate: 68%
Some College: 76%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 89%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Leitchfield, KY. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Grayson
Leitchfield Job Market
Leitchfield is a small city in central Kentucky with a population of around 7,000. Top industries in Leitchfield include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Leitchfield is growing steadily. People like working in Leitchfield because of its many festivals and fairs, music scene, and rural setting. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Leitchfield than in the rest of the US.