McCreary County's estimated 2026 population is 16,334 with a growth rate of -1.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McCreary County is the 70th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 18,328 and has seen a growth of -10.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of McCreary County includes 90.11% White, 6.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (90.11%)
Black or African American (6.86%)
Two or more races (2.67%)
Other race (0.14%)
Native American (0.11%)
Asian (0.05%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,233 | 90.11% |
| Black or African American | 1,160 | 6.86% |
| Two or more races | 452 | 2.67% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
McCreary County's average per capita income is $31,358. Household income levels show a median of $37,355. The poverty rate stands at 35.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $46,929 | - |
| Families | $41,729 | $55,332 |
| Households | $37,355 | $47,136 |
| Non Families | $16,400 | $28,783 |
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