McCracken County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,564 | — | #810 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,373 | -14.3% | #1,681 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,405 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $188,100 | -33.3% | #1,544 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $898 | -22.8% | #1,453 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | +20.4% | #1,972 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McCracken County has a population of 67,564, making it the #810 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in McCracken County is $64,373, ranking #1,681 out of 3,222 counties — 14.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in McCracken County is $188,100 (-33.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $898/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.9%.
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94.1% of residents in McCracken County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.
About McCracken County, Kentucky
McCracken County, Kentucky has a total population of 67,564, making it the 810th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McCracken County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McCracken County is $64,373, which ranks #1,681 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in McCracken County is $188,100, 33.3% below the national median. Renters in McCracken County pay a median gross rent of $898 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McCracken County, 29.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.4 min.
McCracken County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.7%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for McCracken 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.