Graves County, Kentucky Population 2022
Graves County, Kentucky's estimated population is 37,107 with a growth rate of -0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Graves County, Kentucky is the 28th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 Population was 37,262 and has seen a growth of -0.42% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 2,504 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 7,465 | 4,961 | 198.12% |
| 1850 | 11,397 | 3,932 | 52.67% |
| 1860 | 16,233 | 4,836 | 42.43% |
| 1870 | 19,398 | 3,165 | 19.50% |
| 1880 | 24,138 | 4,740 | 24.44% |
| 1890 | 28,534 | 4,396 | 18.21% |
| 1900 | 33,204 | 4,670 | 16.37% |
| 1910 | 33,539 | 335 | 1.01% |
| 1920 | 32,483 | -1,056 | -3.15% |
| 1930 | 30,778 | -1,705 | -5.25% |
| 1940 | 31,763 | 985 | 3.20% |
| 1950 | 31,364 | -399 | -1.26% |
| 1960 | 30,021 | -1,343 | -4.28% |
| 1970 | 30,939 | 918 | 3.06% |
| 1980 | 34,049 | 3,110 | 10.05% |
| 1990 | 33,550 | -499 | -1.47% |
| 2010 | 37,262 | 3,712 | 11.06% |
| 2011 | 37,613 | 351 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 37,566 | -47 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 37,406 | -160 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 37,583 | 177 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 37,248 | -335 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 37,217 | -31 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 37,190 | -27 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 37,319 | 129 | 0.35% |
| 2019 | 37,266 | -53 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 37,213 | -53 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 37,160 | -53 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 37,107 | -53 | -0.14% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,024 | 88.95% |
| Black or African American | 1,472 | 3.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 194 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 116 | 0.31% |
| Some Other Race | 873 | 2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1,402 | 3.78% |
Graves County, Kentucky Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,402 | 2.53 | 74.2 |
| Married | 7,529 | 3.17 | 87.4 |
| Male | 602 | 3.38 | 65.8 |
| Female | 1,206 | 3.97 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 5,065 | 1.15 | 62.7 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,022 | 4.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,810 | 7.23% |
| High School Graduate | 10,547 | 42.13% |
| Some College | 4,914 | 19.63% |
| Associates Degree | 2,612 | 10.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,319 | 9.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,812 | 7.24% |
Graves County, Kentucky Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 98 | 77 | 61 |
| Islander | 34 | 34 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 362 | 322 | 158 |
| Hispanic | 1,034 | 694 | 254 |
| White | 22,840 | 20,502 | 3,697 |
| Other Race | 476 | 309 | 53 |
| Black | 834 | 711 | 85 |
| Native American | 44 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.24%.
$34,100
Average Earnings
$41,204
Average Male
$27,377
Average Female
Graves County, Kentucky Language by Age
Graves County, Kentucky Language
94.63% of Graves County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 5.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.55% of the population.
Graves County, Kentucky Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 44 | 32 | 72.73% |
| Multiple | 1,383 | 782 | 56.54% |
| Black | 1,377 | 765 | 55.56% |
| Hispanic | 2,551 | 1,145 | 44.88% |
| Asian | 194 | 42 | 21.65% |
| White | 31,336 | 4,969 | 15.86% |
| Other | 571 | NaN% |
20.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.08%
Male Poverty Rate
22.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Graves County, Kentucky
The race most likely to be in poverty in Graves County, Kentucky is Native, with 72.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Graves County, Kentucky is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.62%.
Graves County, Kentucky Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Graves County, Kentucky Married by Age and Sex
Graves County, Kentucky Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Graves County, Kentucky Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,682 | 6.56% |
| Black | 22 | 2.30% |
| Asian | 24 | 14.55% |
| Islander | 10 | 29.41% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 9.41% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 7.58% |
Graves County, Kentucky Veterans by Education
14.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
70.45%
Born in Graves County, Kentucky
97.18%
Native Born
2.82%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
1.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.18% of Graves County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 70.45% having been born in Kentucky. 1.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990