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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

McCreary County

Kentucky · 17,080 residents · 426.705 sq mi
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McCreary County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,348. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,600. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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

17,080
+9%since 1990
from 15,603 in 1990
1990 – 2025
40 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 37 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+12%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024McCreary County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,348
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,598 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,896
+92%since 1990
from $5,153 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.2%
−13.3 ptssince 1990
from 45.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$320
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
75.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
24.3% rent
1.9
−25%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(15,384)
Black0.8%(131)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(571)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(16,671)
Black0.6%(106)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(106)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score3.2%(539)
3
−14%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.6%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 40.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in McCreary County, Kentucky?

McCreary County, Kentucky has about 17,080 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in McCreary County, Kentucky earns about $19,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCreary County, Kentucky expensive?

In McCreary County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $36,600, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in McCreary County, Kentucky?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in McCreary County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCreary County, Kentucky?

About 32.2% of people in McCreary County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCreary County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, McCreary County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,477 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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