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McCracken County

Kentucky · 67,875 residents · 248.786 sq mi
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McCracken County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,011. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
67,875
+4%since 2000
from 65,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
273 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+8%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
62K64K65K67K68K1990201020202024McCracken County
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,011
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,865 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,044
+54%since 2000
from $19,533 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+31%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(53,801)
Black11.1%(7,539)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(2,135)
Asian1%(660)
Other3.5%(2,378)
Diversity Score41.3%(28,037)
Segregation Score34.9%(23,686)
Diversity Score
41
+48%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCracken County, Kentucky?

McCracken County, Kentucky has about 67,875 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McCracken County, Kentucky earns about $47,011 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 $145,200, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in McCracken County, Kentucky?

About 25.6% 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 15.2% 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 4,996 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 313.02Census Tract 311Census Tract 313.01Census Tract 308Census Tract 314.02Census Tract 310Census Tract 312Census Tract 307Census Tract 315.02Census Tract 309Census Tract 306Census Tract 316Census Tract 315.01Census Tract 302Census Tract 303Census Tract 314.01Census Tract 305Census Tract 304Census Tract 301
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