McCreary County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
16,905
Male
9,219
54.5%
Female
7,686
45.5%
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.7
Foreign Born
0.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher6.4%
High School or Higher34.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.1%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
15.9%
Married
37.3%
McCreary County, KY has a population of 16,905 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 38.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 90.1% of the population. 6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.5% of residents are foreign-born.