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McCreary County

Kentucky · 18,306 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 $22,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,400. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,306
+7%since 2000
from 17,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+11%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024McCreary County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,643
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,348 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,197
+23%since 2000
from $9,896 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$394
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+46%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(16,671)
Black0.6%(106)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(106)
Asian0%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(539)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(16,557)
Black5.3%(977)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(392)
Asian0.1%(25)
Other2.8%(517)
Diversity Score24%(4,399)
Diversity Score
24
+662%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCreary County, Kentucky?

McCreary County, Kentucky has about 18,306 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McCreary County, Kentucky earns about $22,643 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 $62,400, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in McCreary County, Kentucky?

About 8.0% 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 35.2% 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 2,703 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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