2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,905
McCreary County is a small county in Kentucky with a population of 16,905. The median household income is $37,355, 43% below the national average. The poverty rate is 35.1%, median home value is $77,000, and 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 62% below the national average.
Population
16,905
2023 estimate
Rank #2045 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$37,355
Household
Rank #3087 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$77,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #3168 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
9.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #3192 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.
45.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
33% below Kentucky avg·43% below national avg
Poverty Rate
84% below Kentucky avg·135% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
31% below Kentucky avg·36% 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 →
$16,972
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
35.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
36.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
49% below Kentucky avg·63% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
24% below Kentucky avg·37% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Kentucky avg·2% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% below Kentucky avg·5% above national avg
Housing Units
6,919
Households
5,595
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$945
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
32 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
51% below Kentucky avg·62% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
9% below Kentucky avg·12% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
16.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.1%
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