McCreary County's 2026 population is estimated at 17,325, reflecting a 1.17% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). McCreary County is the 67th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 18,328 and has grown -5.47% since 2010.
Overall: 39 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 38.7 years
There are 13,195 adults, (2,737 of whom are seniors) in McCreary County.
Female: 7,615 (45.1%)
Male: 9,252 (54.9%)
The racial composition of McCreary County includes 90.02% White, 6.34% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,183 | 90.02% |
| Black or African American | 1,069 | 6.34% |
| Two or more races | 493 | 2.92% |
| Other race | 75 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.05% |
McCreary County 's average per capita income is $32,493. Household income levels show a median of $33,750. The poverty rate stands at 38.86%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $49,250 | - |
| Families | $42,520 | $55,567 |
| Households | $33,750 | $46,528 |
| Non Families | $15,516 | $30,313 |
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