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Crittenden County

Kentucky · 9,315 residents · 359.566 sq mi
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Crittenden County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,623. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,300. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,315
−1%since 2000
from 9,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+6%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,623
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,060 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,463
+28%since 2000
from $15,262 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+21%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(9,190)
Black0.7%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(48)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(292)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(9,065)
Black0.8%(76)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(48)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other1.5%(141)
Diversity Score7.4%(688)
Diversity Score
7
+137%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crittenden County, Kentucky?

Crittenden County, Kentucky has about 9,315 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crittenden County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Crittenden County, Kentucky earns about $34,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crittenden County, Kentucky expensive?

In Crittenden County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $69,300, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Crittenden County, Kentucky?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crittenden County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crittenden County, Kentucky?

About 17.0% of people in Crittenden County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crittenden County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Crittenden County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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