Crittenden County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crittenden County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 8,972. It is the 103rd most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crittenden County is 42.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crittenden County is $47,003. This is 25% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $115,700. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Crittenden County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crittenden County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.