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Population Review

McCreary County, KY — Population & Demographics

McCreary County, KY has a population of 16,905. The median household income is $37,355 and the median age is 38.7.

16,905

Population

$37,355

Median Income

$77,000

Median Home Value

38.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White90.1%
Black or African American6.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$37,355

Median Household Income

$16,972

Per Capita Income

30.7%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$77,000

Median Home Value

$588

Median Rent

74.4%

Homeownership

Education

77.5%

High School+

9.1%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

McCreary County, KY has a population of 16,905 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in McCreary County, KY is $37,355.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.