Graves County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,630 | — | #1,302 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,772 | -32.4% | #2,726 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #1,985 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $147,800 | -47.6% | #2,284 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $775 | -33.4% | #2,303 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% | +57.6% | #2,658 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Graves County has a population of 36,630, making it the #1,302 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Graves County is $50,772, ranking #2,726 out of 3,222 counties — 32.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.9% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Graves County is $147,800 (-47.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $775/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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92.4% of residents in Graves County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Graves County, Kentucky
Graves County, Kentucky has a total population of 36,630, making it the 1,302nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Graves County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Graves County is $50,772, which ranks #2,726 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Graves County is $147,800, 47.6% below the national median. Renters in Graves County pay a median gross rent of $775 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Graves County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.
Graves County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.2%).
All data for Graves 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.