COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Graves County

Kentucky · 37,028 residents · 551.757 sq mi

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Graves County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,874. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $62,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.1

US median: 35.2

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

37,028

+10%since 1990

from 33,550 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

67 / sq mi

+10%since 1990

from 61 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.1

+3%since 1990

from 36.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202437K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$30,874

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $20,647 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,834

+56%since 1990

from $10,784 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

16.4%

−0.5 ptssince 1990

from 16.9% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$62,400

+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $38,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$354

+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $262 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

77.9%

−0.1 ptssince 1990

from 77.9% in 1990

22.1% rent

Afford Score

2.0

+10%since 1990

from 1.8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic95.4%(32,003)

Black4.3%(1,444)

Hispanic / Latino0.2%(53)

Asian0%(12)

Diversity Score11.4%(3,821)

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.7%(33,971)

Black4.4%(1,636)

Hispanic / Latino2.4%(888)

Asian0.2%(73)

Diversity Score16.8%(6,221)

Diversity Score

+48%since 1990

from 11 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.6%

+3.8 ptssince 1990

from 8.8% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

73.4%

+11.4 ptssince 1990

from 62.0% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.1%

+2.0 ptssince 1990

from 3.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.3 min

−25%since 1990

from 20.4 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graves County, Kentucky?

Graves County, Kentucky has about 37,028 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Graves County, Kentucky earns about $30,874 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Graves County, Kentucky expensive?

In Graves County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $62,400, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Graves County, Kentucky?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Graves County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Graves County, Kentucky?

About 16.4% of people in Graves County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Graves County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Graves County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,478 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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