McLean County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McLean County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 9,127. It is the 101st most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in McLean County is 43.2 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McLean County is $70,549. This is 13% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $145,600. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, McLean County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

McLean County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 92.1%.