Bracken County's 2026 population is estimated at 8,560, reflecting a 0.58% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bracken County is the 108th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 8,513 and has grown 0.55% since 2010.
Overall: 42 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 42.1 years
There are 6,494 adults, (1,533 of whom are seniors) in Bracken County.
Female: 4,178 (49.5%)
Male: 4,266 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Bracken County includes 95.69% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,080 | 95.69% |
| Two or more races | 202 | 2.39% |
| Native American | 84 | 0.99% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 0.64% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.08% |
Bracken County 's average per capita income is $47,710. Household income levels show a median of $66,319. The poverty rate stands at 19.52%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,313 | - |
| Families | $79,345 | $95,217 |
| Households | $66,319 | $85,986 |
| Non Families | $36,304 | $51,565 |
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