Catlettsburg, KY Demographics

A map of Catlettsburg's Population by Race

Catlettsburg, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,557, a large decrease from the 1,780 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.4% White, 7.5% Black, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Catlettsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Catlettsburg has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Catlettsburg, that probability was 11.8% in 2020 and 21.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Catlettsburg is ranked the 198th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Catlettsburg was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Catlettsburg's White Population

1,377 residents of Catlettsburg, or 88.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Catlettsburg is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Catlettsburg ranks 124th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catlettsburg's White population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. White residents' share of Catlettsburg's population has decreased from 93.9% to 88.4%.

Catlettsburg is more White than neighboring Ceredo (88.2% White), and Burlington (88% White). Catlettsburg is less White than neighboring South Point (93.1% White), Kenova (89.2% White), and Ashland (91.2% White).

Catlettsburg's Black Population

116 residents of Catlettsburg, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Catlettsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Catlettsburg ranks 266th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catlettsburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 286.7%. Black residents' share of Catlettsburg's population has increased from 1.7% to 7.5%.

Catlettsburg is more Black than neighboring South Point (2.4% Black), Kenova (4% Black), Ceredo (0.8% Black), Ashland (2% Black), and Burlington (1.9% Black).

Catlettsburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Catlettsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Catlettsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Catlettsburg ranks 235th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catlettsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Catlettsburg's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Catlettsburg is less Asian than neighboring Ashland (0.4% Asian).

Catlettsburg's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Catlettsburg, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Catlettsburg is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Catlettsburg ranks 446th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catlettsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 82.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Catlettsburg's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.0%.

Catlettsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Kenova (0.8% Hispanic). Catlettsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring South Point (3.1% Hispanic), Ceredo (3.5% Hispanic), Ashland (2.7% Hispanic), and Burlington (3.5% Hispanic).

Catlettsburg's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Catlettsburg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Catlettsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Catlettsburg ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catlettsburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Catlettsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Catlettsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Point (0% Native American/Other), Ceredo (0% Native American/Other), and Ashland (0.1% Native American/Other). Catlettsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (3.3% Native American/Other).

Catlettsburg's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Catlettsburg, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Catlettsburg is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Catlettsburg ranks 414th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catlettsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Catlettsburg's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.5%.

Catlettsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring South Point (1.4% Multiracial). Catlettsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenova (5.4% Multiracial), Ceredo (7.6% Multiracial), Ashland (3.7% Multiracial), and Burlington (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.