McCreary County, Kentucky
Total Population: 16,905
County Seat: Whitley City
Median Home Value
$77,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$37,355
Across all households
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.8%
65 Years and Over
16.1%
Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.8%
No Health Insurance
8.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
77.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
9.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$37,355
Mean Household Income
$47,136
Per Capita Income
$16,972
Unemployment Rate (16+)
—
In Labor Force (19–64)
51.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
34.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$77,000
Median Rent
$588/mo
Total Housing Units
6,919
Owner-Occupied
74.4%
Renter-Occupied
25.6%
Vacancy Rate
19.1%
Married Couple Households
46.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
25.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
21.9%
Average Household Size
2.69
Broadband Internet Access
77.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21147.