McLean County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,114 | — | #2,556 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,596 | -12.7% | #1,584 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,116 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $148,500 | -47.3% | #2,278 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $641 | -44.9% | #2,968 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | -25.0% | #677 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McLean County has a population of 9,114, making it the #2,556 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in McLean County is $65,596, ranking #1,584 out of 3,222 counties — 12.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.5% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in McLean County is $148,500 (-47.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $641/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.8%.
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96.1% of residents in McLean County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About McLean County, Kentucky
McLean County, Kentucky has a total population of 9,114, making it the 2,556th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McLean County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McLean County is $65,596, which ranks #1,584 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in McLean County is $148,500, 47.3% below the national median. Renters in McLean County pay a median gross rent of $641 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McLean County, 16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.2 min.
McLean County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
All data for McLean 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.