Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,867 (100%) |
| Population Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $33,750 |
| Per Capita Income | $17,150 |
| Median Home Value | $85,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,920 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,351 (62.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,510 (21.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,059 (15.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,861 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Family Households | 3,532 (60.3%) |
The table below compares McCreary County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 69 | 44th |
| Population Density | # 87 | 29th |
| Median Household Income | # 116 | 4th |
| Per Capita Income | # 120 | 1st |
| Diversity Index | # 42 | 66th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
