McCracken County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- McCracken County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21145
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 145
Geography
- Land Area
- 248.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 19.15 sq mi
- Total Area
- 267.94 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.054111
- Longitude
- -88.712454
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 66,996
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 52,273
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 64,983 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,013 | 3.0% |
| White | 55,205 | 82.4% |
| Black | 6,765 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 463 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 88 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 198 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 51,078 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,191 | 2.3% |
| White | 44,468 | 85.1% |
| Black | 5,489 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 423 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 470 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 189 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 67,564
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,842
- Poverty Rate
- 14.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,056
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 55,375 | 82.0% |
| Black | 6,586 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 583 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 50,309
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 23,321 | 46.4% |
| Republican | 21,852 | 43.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 2,836 | 5.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 23,235 | 46.2% |
| Female | 27,072 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 40,865 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic | 926 | 1.8% |
| Black | 4,531 | 9.0% |
| Asian | 546 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 22,776
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 19,333 | 47.3% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 30.0% |
| Black | 1,479 | 32.6% |
| Asian | 187 | 34.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,517 | 45.3% |
| Female | 12,259 | 45.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,059 (25.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 13,882 (28.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 32,280
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $185,592
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $911
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 8.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.