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Crittenden County

Kentucky · 8,990 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 $46,354. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,990
−4%since 2000
from 9,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+9%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,354
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,060 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,732
+62%since 2000
from $15,262 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing8.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+27%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(8,524)
Black0.9%(82)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(113)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.8%(159)
Diversity Score9.8%(883)
Segregation Score28.9%(2,601)
Diversity Score
10
+216%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crittenden County, Kentucky?

Crittenden County, Kentucky has about 8,990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crittenden County, Kentucky earns about $46,354 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 $97,200, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Crittenden County, Kentucky?

About 13.6% 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 15.3% of people in Crittenden County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crittenden County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Crittenden County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 206 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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