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McCracken County

Kentucky · 65,565 residents · 248.786 sq mi
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McCracken County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,630. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $107,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
65,565
Unchangedsince 2000
from 65,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
264 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+7%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
62K64K65K67K68K1990201020202024McCracken County
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,630
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,865 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,709
+26%since 2000
from $19,533 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(56,464)
Black10.8%(7,099)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(694)
Asian0.5%(336)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(18,314)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(55,025)
Black10.9%(7,179)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,383)
Asian0.8%(521)
Other2.9%(1,876)
Diversity Score36.4%(23,885)
Diversity Score
36
+30%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCracken County, Kentucky?

McCracken County, Kentucky has about 65,565 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McCracken County, Kentucky earns about $41,630 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCracken County, Kentucky expensive?

In McCracken County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $107,500, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in McCracken County, Kentucky?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in McCracken County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCracken County, Kentucky?

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

Has McCracken County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, McCracken County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,686 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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