McCracken County, KY

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2020 Population

65,485

0.332% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.3

0.237% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.2%

3.87% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$47,011

2.02% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$145,200

1.26% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

29,366

1.42% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, McCracken County, KY had a population of 65.5k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $47,011. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of McCracken County, KY grew from 65,268 to 65,485, a 0.332% increase and its median household income grew from $46,080 to $47,011, a 2.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McCracken County, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), White (Hispanic) (1.6%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.889%).

None of the households in McCracken County, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in McCracken County, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McCracken County, KY are West Kentucky Community and Technical College (2,872 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in McCracken County, KY was $145,200, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in McCracken County, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in McCracken County, KY was 2 cars per household.

McCracken County, KY borders Massac County, IL, Pulaski County, IL, Ballard County, KY, Carlisle County, KY, Graves County, KY, Livingston County, KY, and Marshall County, KY.

Population & Diversity

McCracken County, KY is home to a population of 65.5k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.42% of McCracken County, KY residents were born outside of the country (928 people).

In 2020, there were 8.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.3k people) in McCracken County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.67k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

99.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.5% of McCracken County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in McCracken County, KY was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in McCracken County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McCracken County, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
54.3k ± 184
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.67k ± 292
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.9k ± 333

2.59%

Hispanic Population

1.69k people

2.59% of the people in McCracken County, KY are hispanic (1.69k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in McCracken County, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,760 ± 4,221 people
India
12,679 ± 2,761 people
Cuba
12,635 ± 2,756 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,760 Kentucky residents, followed by India with 12,679 and Cuba with 12,635.

Foreign-Born Population

1.42%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

928 people

1.51%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

983 people

As of 2020, 1.42% of McCracken County, KY residents (928 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McCracken County, KY was 1.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in McCracken County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,451 ± 292
Gulf War (2001-)
592 ± 206
Gulf War (1990s)
541 ± 148

McCracken County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of McCracken County, KY employs 29.4k people. The largest industries in McCracken County, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,982 people), Retail Trade (4,595 people), and Manufacturing (2,884 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,470), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,098), and Wholesale Trade ($58,409).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,693. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

29.4k

2020 Value

± 1,427

1.42%

1 Year growth

± 6.47%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in McCracken County, KY grew at a rate of 1.42%, from 29k employees to 29.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McCracken County, KY, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,323 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,404 people), and Management Occupations (2,434 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McCracken County, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

29.4k

2020 Value

± 1,427

1.42%

1 Year growth

± 6.47%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in McCracken County, KY grew at a rate of 1.42%, from 29k employees to 29.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McCracken County, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,982 people), Retail Trade (4,595 people), and Manufacturing (2,884 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McCracken County, KY, though some of these residents may live in McCracken County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,714

Median earning men ± $2,950

$27,669

Median earning women ± $2,255

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,098), Manufacturing ($57,743), and Wholesale Trade ($56,528).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($137,875), Wholesale Trade ($63,603), and Public Administration ($42,799).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

960
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
536
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
533
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$783k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$369k
Manufacturing
$214k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57B, followed by Electronics ($34.7B) and Machinery ($31.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$326B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

97.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $326B. This is expected to increase 97.4% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$24.4B
Ohio
$18.8B
California
$17.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $24.4B, followed by Ohio with $18.8B and California and $17.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in McCracken County, KY went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in McCracken County, KY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in McCracken County, KY awarded 2,872 degrees. The student population of McCracken County, KY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,949 male students and 2,944 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McCracken County, KY are White (2,407 and 83.9%), followed by Black or African American (170 and 5.93%), Hispanic or Latino (136 and 4.74%), and Two or More Races (108 and 3.76%).

The largest universities in McCracken County, KY by number of degrees awarded are West Kentucky Community and Technical College (2,872 and 100%).

The most popular majors in McCracken County, KY are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (403 and 14%), Welding Technology (291 and 10.1%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (269 and 9.37%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 4,893 students enrolled in McCracken County, KY, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,915 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
56 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
269 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in McCracken County, KY was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in McCracken County, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,872 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Kentucky Community and Technical College with 2,872 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 1,381 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McCracken County, KY, which is 0.926 times less than the 1,491 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,407 degrees mean that there were 14.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 170 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,296) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.764% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.662% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.15M), Some college (792k), and Secondary Education (572k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in McCracken County, KY was $145,200 in 2020, which is 0.632 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $143,400 to $145,200, a 1.26% increase. The homeownership rate in McCracken County, KY is 64.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in McCracken County, KY have an average commute time of 17.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McCracken County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in McCracken County, KY is $47,011. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in McCracken County, KY was Census Tract 308 with a value of $77,091, followed by Census Tract 316 and Census Tract 312, with respective values of $68,694 and $65,317.

In 2021, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McCracken County, KY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 1.64%.

Housing

Property

$145,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,992

$17,930

Median Property Taxes

±$959

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McCracken County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in McCracken County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.5%

Homeownership

2020

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 64.5% of the housing units in McCracken County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in McCracken County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 308
Census Tract 316
Census Tract 312

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McCracken County, KY was Census Tract 308 with a value of $77,091, followed by Census Tract 316 and Census Tract 312, with respective values of $68,694 and $65,317.

The following map shows all of the tracts in McCracken County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,011

Median Household Income

± $2,709

27.8k

Number of Households

± 1,361

In 2020, the median household income of the 27.8k households in McCracken County, KY grew to $47,011 from the previous year's value of $46,080.

The following chart displays the households in McCracken County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for McCracken County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.456

2019 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2020, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.305% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (87.8%)
Carpooled (5.75%)
Worked At Home (2.94%)

In 2018, 87.8% of workers in McCracken County, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.75%) and those who worked at home (2.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McCracken County, KY have a shorter commute time (17.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in McCracken County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in McCracken County, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in McCracken County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in McCracken County, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McCracken County, KY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 1.64%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McCracken County, KY (9.68k out of 63.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McCracken County, KY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 22.7% of the children was living in poverty in McCracken County, KY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 233 in McCracken County, KY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.938 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.1% of the population of McCracken County, KY has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 22.1% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kentucky was $8,004 in 2014. This is a 6.11% increase from the previous year ($7,543).

Primary care physicians in McCracken County, KY see 1037 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.71% decrease from the previous year (1055 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1038 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Kentucky. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kentucky, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,037 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McCracken County, KY

Primary care physicians in McCracken County, KY see an average of 1,037 patients per year. This represents a 1.71% decrease from the previous year (1,055 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in McCracken County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kentucky across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.95%

Uninsured

42.6%

Employer Coverage

22.1%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in McCracken County, KY declined by 12.1% from 6.76% to 5.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in McCracken County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.5 in McCracken County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in McCracken County, KY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.3% in McCracken County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in McCracken County, KY.

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