McCracken County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McCracken County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 67,564. It is the 13th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McCracken County is 42.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McCracken County is $64,373. This is 1% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $188,100. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, McCracken County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McCracken County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.8%.

Education

29.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for McCracken County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.