Bracken County's estimated 2026 population is 8,560 with a growth rate of 0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bracken County is the 108th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 8,513 and has seen a growth of 0.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 42.1 years
There are 6,494 adults, (1,533 of whom are seniors) in Bracken County.
Female: 4,178 (49.5%)
Male: 4,266 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Bracken County includes 95.69% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,080 | 95.69% |
| Two or more races | 202 | 2.39% |
| Native American | 84 | 0.99% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 0.64% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.08% |
Bracken County's average per capita income is $47,710. Household income levels show a median of $66,319. The poverty rate stands at 19.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,313 | - |
| Families | $79,345 | $95,217 |
| Households | $66,319 | $85,986 |
| Non Families | $36,304 | $51,565 |
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