McCreary County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21147 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,867 | — | #2,046 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $33,750 | -55.1% | #3,129 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | +0.3% | #2,384 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $85,300 | -69.7% | #3,134 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $577 | -50.4% | #3,089 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 38.9% | +208.4% | #3,157 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McCreary County has a population of 16,867, making it the #2,046 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in McCreary County is $33,750, ranking #3,129 out of 3,222 counties — 55.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 38.9% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in McCreary County is $85,300 (-69.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $577/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.2%.
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91.9% of residents in McCreary County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About McCreary County, Kentucky
McCreary County, Kentucky has a total population of 16,867, making it the 2,046th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McCreary County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McCreary County is $33,750, which ranks #3,129 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 55.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 38.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in McCreary County is $85,300, 69.7% below the national median. Renters in McCreary County pay a median gross rent of $577 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McCreary County, 8.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.5 min.
McCreary County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for McCreary 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.