Crittenden County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,979 | — | #2,562 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,656 | -37.9% | #2,912 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,236 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $127,300 | -54.8% | #2,545 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $714 | -38.6% | #2,675 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | +40.6% | #2,408 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Crittenden County has a population of 8,979, making it the #2,562 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Crittenden County is $46,656, ranking #2,912 out of 3,222 counties — 37.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.7% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Crittenden County is $127,300 (-54.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $714/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.2%.
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89.6% of residents in Crittenden County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Crittenden County, Kentucky
Crittenden County, Kentucky has a total population of 8,979, making it the 2,562nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Crittenden County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Crittenden County is $46,656, which ranks #2,912 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Crittenden County is $127,300, 54.8% below the national median. Renters in Crittenden County pay a median gross rent of $714 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Crittenden County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Crittenden County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).
All data for Crittenden 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.