Bracken County's estimated 2026 population is 8,621 with a growth rate of 0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bracken County is the 107th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 8,513 and has seen a growth of 1.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bracken County includes 95.4% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (95.4%)
Two or more races (2.2%)
Black or African American (1.21%)
Native American (1.08%)
Other race (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,039 | 95.4% |
| Two or more races | 185 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 102 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 91 | 1.08% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bracken County's average per capita income is $46,531. Household income levels show a median of $59,521. The poverty rate stands at 20.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,222 | - |
| Families | $76,336 | $86,193 |
| Households | $59,521 | $79,534 |
| Non Families | $30,917 | $54,050 |
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