Graves County's estimated 2026 population is 37,302 with a growth rate of 0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Graves County is the 29th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 37,254 and has seen a growth of 0.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 40.7 years
There are 27,781 adults, (6,753 of whom are seniors) in Graves County.
Female: 18,510 (50.5%)
Male: 18,120 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Graves County includes 86.01% White, 4.17% Black or African American, 3.31% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,507 | 86.01% |
| Two or more races | 2,128 | 5.81% |
| Black or African American | 1,527 | 4.17% |
| Other race | 1,213 | 3.31% |
| Asian | 171 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 84 | 0.23% |
Graves County's average per capita income is $40,078. Household income levels show a median of $50,772. The poverty rate stands at 19.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,843 | - |
| Families | $60,857 | $89,214 |
| Households | $50,772 | $74,127 |
| Non Families | $30,616 | $39,798 |
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