Mccracken County Summary

Life in Mccracken County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mccracken County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mccracken County:

  • The population in Mccracken County is 67,573.

  • The median home value in Mccracken County is $163,966.

  • The median income in Mccracken County is $58,490.

  • The median rent in Mccracken County is $849.

  • The unemployment rate in Mccracken County is 3.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Mccracken County is 15.2%.

  • The average high in Mccracken County is 75.3° and there are 118.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mccracken County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mccracken County

Paducah, KY Population 26,869

Hendron, KY Population 5,112

Massac, KY Population 4,722

Reidland, KY Population 4,647

Farley, KY Population 4,559

Map Of Mccracken County

Mccracken County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Mccracken County is 75.3°.

  • There are 81.68 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 118.9 inches of rain each year with 3.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:17 hours of sun each day in Mccracken County.

StatMccracken County
Mean High75.3
Nice Days81.68
Rainfall118.9
Snowfall3.2
Sunny_hours5:17
75.3°
Average High
118.9
Inches of Rain

Mccracken County Photos

Paducahckentucky Flood
Source: Wikipedia User Westkentuckygenealogy | CC BY-SA 3.0
Paducah Flood Marker
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Light at English Wi | CC BY-SA 3.0
Paducah Floodwall Mural
Source: Wikipedia User | CC-BY-SA-3.0
Source: Flickr User pasa47 | CC BY 2.0

Mccracken County Demographics

Population over time in Mccracken County

The current population in Mccracken County is 67,573. The population has increased 3.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 67,394 2.9%
2021 65,485 0.3%
2020 65,268 -

Gender in Mccracken County

  • Mccracken County is 51.4% female with 34,718 female residents.

  • Mccracken County is 48.6% male with 32,855 male residents.

Female
51.4% (34,718)
Male
48.6% (32,855)
Gender Mccracken County KY USA
Female 51.4% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Mccracken County

Mccracken County is:

  • 82.2% White with 55,578 White residents.

  • 10.5% African American with 7,077 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 118 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 658 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 118 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 2,134 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.8% Hispanic with 1,882 Hispanic residents.

White
82.2% (55,578)
African American
10.5% (7,077)
American Indian
0.2% (118)
Asian
1.0% (658)
Hawaiian
0.0% (8)
Other
0.2% (118)
Two Or More
3.2% (2,134)
Hispanic
2.8% (1,882)

Table: Mccracken County By Race

Race Mccracken County KY USA
White 82.2% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 10.5% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.8% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Mccracken County, Kentucky

  • 5.8% of households in Mccracken County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.8% of households in Mccracken County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Mccracken County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Mccracken County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Mccracken County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Mccracken County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Mccracken County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Mccracken County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Mccracken County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Mccracken County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.8% (3,914)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (3,263)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (7,050)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.2% (6,869)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (8,484)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (11,497)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (8,506)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.2% (9,600)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.8% (3,906)
$200,000 or more
6.6% (4,479)
Income Mccracken County KY USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.2% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.2% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.6% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mccracken County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Mccracken County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Mccracken County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Mccracken County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Mccracken County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Mccracken County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Mccracken County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Mccracken County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Mccracken County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Mccracken County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (1,351)
9-12th Grade
5% (3,378)
High School / GED
32% (21,623)
Some College
23% (15,541)
Associate's Degree
10% (6,757)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (11,487)
Master's Degree
8% (5,405)
Professional Degree
2% (1,351)
Doctorate Degree
1% (675)
Education Mccracken County KY USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 32% 33% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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