Graves County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Graves County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21083
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 083
Geography
- Land Area
- 551.76 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.03 sq mi
- Total Area
- 556.79 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.723344
- Longitude
- -88.649897
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,127
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 27,280
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,563 | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,563 | 7.1% |
| White | 30,952 | 85.7% |
| Black | 1,535 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 148 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,978 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,300 | 4.8% |
| White | 24,310 | 89.1% |
| Black | 1,252 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 141 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 230 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 36,630
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,808
- Poverty Rate
- 19.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,176
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,507 | 86.0% |
| Black | 1,527 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 171 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,042
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,923 | 49.6% |
| Republican | 10,473 | 43.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 945 | 3.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,298 | 47.0% |
| Female | 12,744 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,276 | 88.5% |
| Hispanic | 773 | 3.2% |
| Black | 453 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 248 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,084
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,101 | 52.2% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 19.9% |
| Black | 168 | 37.1% |
| Asian | 132 | 53.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,763 | 51.0% |
| Female | 6,321 | 49.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,124 (32.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,586 (18.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,425
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $146,960
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $826
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.