McCreary County's estimated 2026 population is 17,325 with a growth rate of 1.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McCreary County is the 67th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 18,328 and has seen a growth of -5.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 38.7 years
There are 13,195 adults, (2,737 of whom are seniors) in McCreary County.
Female: 7,615 (45.1%)
Male: 9,252 (54.9%)
The racial composition of McCreary County includes 90.02% White, 6.34% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,183 | 90.02% |
| Black or African American | 1,069 | 6.34% |
| Two or more races | 493 | 2.92% |
| Other race | 75 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.05% |
McCreary County's average per capita income is $32,493. Household income levels show a median of $33,750. The poverty rate stands at 38.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $49,250 | - |
| Families | $42,520 | $55,567 |
| Households | $33,750 | $46,528 |
| Non Families | $15,516 | $30,313 |
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