Bracken County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,444 | — | #2,614 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,319 | -11.7% | #1,491 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,483 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $125,000 | -55.7% | #2,575 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $756 | -35.0% | #2,442 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% | +54.9% | #2,628 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bracken County has a population of 8,444, making it the #2,614 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bracken County is $66,319, ranking #1,491 out of 3,222 counties — 11.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.5% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Bracken County is $125,000 (-55.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $756/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.5%.
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95.3% of residents in Bracken County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Bracken County, Kentucky
Bracken County, Kentucky has a total population of 8,444, making it the 2,614th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bracken County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bracken County is $66,319, which ranks #1,491 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Bracken County is $125,000, 55.7% below the national median. Renters in Bracken County pay a median gross rent of $756 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bracken County, 17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.4 min.
Bracken County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Bracken County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.