McCracken County Demographics
A map of McCracken County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 53,801 | 79.3% |
Black | 7,539 | 11.1% |
Multiracial | 3,329 | 4.9% |
Hispanic | 2,135 | 3.1% |
Asian | 660 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 411 | 0.6% |
McCracken County, Kentucky had a population of 67,875 in 2020. It was 79.3% White, 11.1% Black, 1.0% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of McCracken County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
McCracken County is the 12th most populous county of the 120 counties in Kentucky.
McCracken County's White Population
53,801 residents of McCracken County identify as White, or 79.3%. This makes the White share of the population of McCracken County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, McCracken County is ranked #113 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
McCracken County is less White than neighboring Massac County (85.2% White), Ballard County (91.5% White), Carlisle County (92.1% White), Graves County (83.3% White), and Pope County (92.8% White).
McCracken County's Black Population
7,539 residents of McCracken County identify as Black, or 11.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of McCracken County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, McCracken County is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
McCracken County is more Black than neighboring Massac County (6.2% Black), Ballard County (2.7% Black), Carlisle County (1.2% Black), Graves County (4.2% Black), and Pope County (1% Black).
McCracken County's Asian Population
660 residents of McCracken County identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of McCracken County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, McCracken County is ranked #17 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
McCracken County is more Asian than neighboring Massac County (0.3% Asian), Ballard County (0.4% Asian), Carlisle County (0.2% Asian), Graves County (0.5% Asian), and Pope County (0.4% Asian).
McCracken County's Hispanic Population
2,135 residents of McCracken County identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of McCracken County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, McCracken County is ranked #40 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
McCracken County is more Hispanic than neighboring Massac County (2.4% Hispanic), Ballard County (1.2% Hispanic), Carlisle County (2.8% Hispanic), and Pope County (1.9% Hispanic). McCracken County is less Hispanic than neighboring Graves County (7.6% Hispanic).
McCracken County's Native American/Other Population
411 residents of McCracken County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of McCracken County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, McCracken County is ranked #17 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
McCracken County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ballard County (0.2% Native American/Other), Graves County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pope County (0% Native American/Other). McCracken County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Massac County (0.7% Native American/Other).
McCracken County's Multiracial Population
3,329 residents of McCracken County identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of McCracken County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, McCracken County is ranked #4 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
McCracken County is more Multiracial than neighboring Ballard County (4% Multiracial), Carlisle County (3.2% Multiracial), Graves County (4% Multiracial), and Pope County (3.9% Multiracial). McCracken County is less Multiracial than neighboring Massac County (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.