McCreary County, Kentucky

Total Population: 16,905

County Seat: Whitley City

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.6%
Two or More Races2.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

77.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

9.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.