Population 67,564 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in McCracken County
Household size in McCracken County
| Period | McCracken County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in McCracken County run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across Kentucky. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.33, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in McCracken County
| Period | McCracken County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of McCracken County is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.2, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in McCracken County
| Period | McCracken County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in McCracken County (10.2%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in McCracken County
Renters in McCracken County
| Period | McCracken County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.9% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over three in ten households in McCracken County rent their homes (31.1%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly half of owners (47.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in McCracken County
| Period | McCracken County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in McCracken County: 14.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in McCracken County
| Period | McCracken County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in McCracken County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Kentucky overall, where the median home dates to 1982. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in McCracken County
| Period | McCracken County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $598 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $651 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $748 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $974 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$376 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in McCracken County costs $974 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $376 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in McCracken County
Bachelor's degrees in McCracken County
| Period | McCracken County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.0% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in McCracken County than nationally: 28.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.7 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in McCracken County
| Period | McCracken County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.3% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in McCracken County is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in McCracken County
| Period | McCracken County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in McCracken County runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
McCracken County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCracken County | 2.44 | 43.2 | 10.2% | 31.1% | 14.8% | 1977 | $974 | 28.0% | 93.5% | 3.4% |
| Massac County | 2.55 | 43.9 | 12.5% | 23.6% | 19.1% | 1975 | $757 | 17.1% | 90.6% | 4.4% |
| Livingston County | 2.49 | 44.8 | 11.8% | 18.8% | 20.2% | 1980 | $830 | 14.6% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| Ballard County | 2.37 | 43.9 | 8.2% | 24.0% | 12.8% | 1982 | $789 | 18.4% | 93.7% | 1.5% |
| Pulaski County | 2.49 | 44.6 | 12.8% | 31.8% | 28.1% | 1971 | $679 | 13.7% | 87.0% | 3.4% |
| Lyon County | 2.16 | 47.7 | 6.0% | 19.6% | 26.4% | 1987 | $961 | 16.4% | 88.8% | 2.9% |
| Alexander County | 2.48 | 49.3 | 10.1% | 22.4% | 33.9% | 1971 | $638 | 12.4% | 88.2% | 5.4% |
| Caldwell County | 2.47 | 44.0 | 12.9% | 29.8% | 18.5% | 1974 | $770 | 17.7% | 90.9% | 3.6% |
| Scott County | 2.53 | 39.6 | 15.4% | 28.9% | 9.0% | 1975 | $898 | 21.4% | 87.1% | 3.0% |
| Wayne County | 2.34 | 46.3 | 7.5% | 24.9% | 23.2% | 1980 | $645 | 13.2% | 81.1% | 6.4% |
| Warren County | 2.58 | 35.2 | 11.5% | 44.4% | 8.3% | 1991 | $1,076 | 31.2% | 87.4% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up McCracken County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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