U.S. County · Profile

Bracken County

8.4KTotal Population
42Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+1.81%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Bracken County has a population of 8,426 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Bracken County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):0.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.1%8,097
American Indian/Alaska Native1.6%135
Black or African American1.4%118
Hispanic or Latino0.8%67
Two or More Races0.6%51
Asian0.2%17
Some Other Race0.2%17
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Bracken County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$59,911
19.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$29,164
23.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.0%
47.8% above national average
Median Age
41.7 years

Income & Poverty

$59,911Median Household Income
$29,164Per Capita Income
17.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$59,911$78,058
Families$77,524$86,881
Married-couple Families$77,524$86,827
Nonfamily Households$30,625$33,075

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Bracken County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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