Coffey County Population

1860–2026

8,605

2026 projection

3% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Coffey County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20268,605+1381.63%
20258,467+1381.66%
20248,329+470.57%
20238,282+240.29%
20228,258-841.01%
20218,342-160.19%
20208,358+2162.65%
20198,142-700.85%
20188,212-190.23%
20178,231-1151.38%

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Coffey County Demographics

44median age

Median age

Female44.6 yrs
Male43.5 yrs

Adults

6,525
1,869 seniors (65+) · 29% of adults4,656 other adults

Sex

Female 50.4% · 4,184Male 49.6% · 4,124

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 83 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Coffey County Income

$70,346median household income

Median household income

$70,346

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,038

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.7%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Coffey County Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%57%51%
Never married23%28%19%
Divorced14%12%16%
Widowed7%1%13%
Separated2%2%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201