2023 ACS Census Data · Population 36,612
Graves County is a small county in Kentucky with a population of 36,612. The median household income is $50,576, 22% below the national average. The poverty rate is 20.5%, median home value is $139,000, and 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 28% below the national average.
Population
36,612
2023 estimate
Rank #1299 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$50,576
Household
Rank #2643 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$139,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2204 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #2368 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
10% below Kentucky avg·22% below national avg
Poverty Rate
8% below Kentucky avg·37% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% above Kentucky avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,608
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
20.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
7% below Kentucky avg·34% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below Kentucky avg·23% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% above Kentucky avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
16% below Kentucky avg·8% below national avg
Housing Units
16,437
Households
14,152
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,216
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
6% below Kentucky avg·28% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Kentucky avg·0% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.8%
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