McCracken County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McCracken County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 67,584. It is the 13th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in McCracken County is 42.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McCracken County is $62,385. This is about average than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $182,900. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, McCracken County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McCracken County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.0%.

Education

27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher 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 92.8%.