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McCreary, Kentucky

McCreary County, Kentucky · ACS 2024 5-year estimates · CBP 2023

CountyLower incomeDecliningMcCreary County · 426.7 sq mi

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Key statistics vs peer group
Metric2010–2025McCrearyPeer medianPctileSource
Population16,86716,81445
Population change (10 yr)n/an/a
Median household income$33,750$41,3290
Poverty rate38.9%22.3%91
Bachelor's degree or higher8.5%13.1%0
Housing unit change (10 yr)n/an/a
Median owner-occupied home value$85,300$102,1509
Median gross rent$577$6890
Housing vacancy rate15.3%14.5%64
Worked from home9.2%4.1%82
Population, 2012–2024
McCrearyPeer median
Median household income, 2012–2024
McCrearyPeer median
Change between releases
Metric2012201920192024Peer median, latest span
Population
Housing units
Median household income
Median owner-occupied home value
Median gross rent
Bachelor's degree or higher
Worked from home
Poverty rate
Establishment density · McCreary County, per 10k residents
Restaurants & bars7.7US 21.3below US rate
Grocery & food retail4.2US 4.8below US rate
Other retail0.0US n/anot published
Personal & repair services0.0US 8.1below US rate
Professional & technical services5.3US 29.5below US rate
Ambulatory health care7.7US 21.0below US rate
Arts, entertainment & recreation0.0US 5.0below US rate
Accommodation0.0US 2.1below US rate
Construction2.4US 24.3below US rate
Manufacturing0.0US n/anot published
Peer snapshot · 10 places
PlaceSimilarityPopulationPop change 10yIncomeBA or higher
Ben Hill, GA7217,089$41,75813.0%
Jackson, KY7213,086$40,0008.8%
Chickasaw, MS7116,915$43,58612.0%
Marlboro, SC7025,975$34,3019.0%
Wayne, MS6919,718$37,61916.0%
Jeff Davis, GA6914,924$40,28313.2%
Clay, KY6919,921$40,90015.5%
Jackson, AR6816,712$44,21814.7%
Lawrence, AR6816,238$44,88214.5%
Terry, TX6811,629$44,1009.8%