Ledbetter, Kentucky

Ledbetter is a census-designated place (CDP) in Livingston County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,683 at the 2010 census, down slightly from 1,700 in 2000, thus making it the most populous community in the county. It is part of the Paducah, KY-IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, laying directly across the Tennessee River from Paducah.GeographyLedbetter is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.3sqmi, of which 5.3sqmi is land and 0.04sqmi is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,700 people, 681 households, and 493 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 322.4 people per square mile (124.5/km²). There were 712 housing units at an average density of 135.0/sq mi (52.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.06% White, 0.29% African American, 0.24% Native American or Alaska Native, 0.12% Asian, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 0.53% of the population.