U.S. County · Profile

McCreary County

17.1KTotal Population
40Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-0.16%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

McCreary County has a population of 17,050 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White90.3%15,396
Black or African American6.9%1,176
Two or More Races2.2%375
Hispanic or Latino1.6%273
Asian0.2%34
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%17
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%17
Some Other Race0.1%17

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$35,000
53.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$17,450
54.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
33.7%
193.0% above national average
Median Age
39.2 years

Income & Poverty

$35,000Median Household Income
$17,450Per Capita Income
33.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$35,000$46,836
Families$41,797$57,079
Married-couple Families$41,797$46,813
Nonfamily Households$15,885$17,156

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 McCreary 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.

Sovrn site verification