McCreary County, Kentucky
McCreary County is home to 16,867 people. 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Kentucky rate (16.1%). The median household income is $33,750.
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| Measure | Value | Kentucky | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,867 | 4,534,824 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $33,750 | $63,726 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 38.9% | 16.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 42.1% | 20.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.5% | 27.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $85,300 | $205,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $577 | $967 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.5% | 45.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.9% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.0 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Laurel County
- Pulaski County
- Wayne County
- Whitley County
- Campbell County, Tennessee
- Scott County, Tennessee
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.