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Graves County

Kentucky · 36,649 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 $45,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,649
−1%since 2000
from 37,028 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K36K37K38K1990201020202024Graves County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,614
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,874 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,557
+52%since 2000
from $16,834 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(33,971)
Black4.4%(1,636)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(888)
Asian0.2%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(6,221)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(30,527)
Black4.2%(1,551)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(2,773)
Asian0.5%(173)
Other2.8%(1,022)
Diversity Score34.3%(12,560)
Segregation Score26.9%(9,846)
Diversity Score
34
+104%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$115,700+6%
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GRAVES COUNTY VS
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Home value$120,400+10%
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GRAVES COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graves County, Kentucky?

Graves County, Kentucky has about 36,649 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Graves County, Kentucky earns about $45,614 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 $109,000, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Graves County, Kentucky?

About 16.5% 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 20.3% 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 3,099 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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