McCreary County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- McCreary County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21147
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 147
Geography
- Land Area
- 426.71 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.24 sq mi
- Total Area
- 430.95 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.731136
- Longitude
- -84.491052
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,804
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,133
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,470 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 341 | 2.0% |
| White | 15,085 | 89.8% |
| Black | 1,022 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,839 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 291 | 2.2% |
| White | 11,583 | 88.2% |
| Black | 1,048 | 8.0% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 193 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,867
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $36,629
- Poverty Rate
- 34.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,858
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,183 | 90.0% |
| Black | 1,069 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,784
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,877 | 19.2% |
| Republican | 7,291 | 74.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 275 | 2.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,727 | 48.3% |
| Female | 5,057 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,020 | 92.2% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 1.1% |
| Black | 100 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 138 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,176
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,900 | 43.2% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 24.8% |
| Black | 30 | 30.0% |
| Asian | 82 | 59.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,992 | 42.1% |
| Female | 2,184 | 43.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,471 (29.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,010 (8.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,920
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $85,433
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $618
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.