Crittenden County, Kentucky Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Crittenden County, Kentucky, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Crittenden County, Kentucky. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Crittenden County, Kentucky. The estimated population of Crittenden County, Kentucky is 8,997 people, with a median age of 43.6.

We can look at the total population in Crittenden County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,997
+0.64%
-1.72%
2020
8,940
 -0.67% -
2019
9,000
 -0.91% -
2018
9,083
 -0.78% -
2017
9,154
 - -

Population of Crittenden County, Kentucky by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.8%
96.4%
 -1.66%
Black/African American
0.7%
1.3%
 -46.15%
Native
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
1%
 +60.00%
Asian
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1.3%
 -15.38%
Other
0.9%
0.1%
 +800.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Crittenden County, Kentucky by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.6 +0.23% 42.1 +2.18% 45.5 -0.87%
2020 43.5 -0.23% 41.2 -2.83% 45.9 -0.43%
2019 43.6 0% 42.4 +1.68% 46.1 +2.67%
2018 43.6 +0.93% 41.7 -0.24% 44.9 +0.9%
2017 43.2 - 41.8 - 44.5 -

The median age of Crittenden County, Kentucky gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 595 -18.92% 558 1.93% 487 558
10 to 19 586 +19.21% 519 -22.15% 690 404
20 to 29 484 +6.1% 450 +8.35% 514 484
30 to 39 556 -10.83% 607 -10.44% 483 543
40 to 49 570 +6.56% 434 +9.54% 602 475
50 to 59 674 -15.47% 703 -0.19% 572 699
60 to 69 520 +35.69% 570 0.9% 731 564
70+ 642 -25.42% 686 +2.26% 493 698

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Crittenden County, Kentucky is $45,000.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Crittenden County.

  • Under 25
    $38,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,031.00
  • 45 to 64
    $43,558.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,801.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Crittenden County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Crittenden County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Crittenden County, Kentucky is currently $63,787.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.67% of households in Crittenden County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Crittenden County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.86%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Crittenden County is $25,939.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Crittenden County by the total population of Crittenden County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Crittenden County, Kentucky, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Crittenden County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.48%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.03%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.39%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Crittenden County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Crittenden County over the age of 16 is 7,184.

Of those people, a total of 49.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Crittenden County is 48.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 326 31.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 495 74.90% 11.60%
25 to 29 years 503 82.30% 9.70%
30 to 34 years 501 69.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,068 67.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,114 65.10% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 691 47.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 675 37.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,072 26.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 739 4.10% 23.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Crittenden County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,864 50.50% 2.80%
Black or African American 60 8.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 58 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 30 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 93 60.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 79 57.00% 28.90%
Hispanic or Latino 95 84.20% 16.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,814 50.30% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Crittenden County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Crittenden County is 3,463, with median earnings of $35,910.00.

Women in Crittenden County, Kentucky earning approximately 51.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,463 $35,910.00
Male 1,988 $48,983.00
Female 1,475 $25,200.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 223 $43,203.00
Business and Financial 110 $56,818.00
Computer and Mathematical 50 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 52 $40,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 120 $12,459.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 59 $48,958.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 43 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 204 $48,125.00
Healthcare Support 97 $47,554.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $24,474.00
Law Enforcement 59 $32,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 202 $14,605.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 95 $11,420.00
Personal Care and Service 150 $18,017.00
Sales 312 $30,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 288 $26,700.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $16,875.00
Construction and Extraction 329 $52,232.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 231 $65,339.00
Production 433 $43,893.00
Transportation and Material Moving 201 $43,859.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 128 $62,589.00 95 $41,406.00
Business and Financial 41 $92,560.00 69 $55,284.00
Computer and Mathematical 50 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $36,563.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 108 $12,213.00
Legal 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 38 $47,917.00 21 $66,042.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $0.00 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 52 $11,250.00 152 $52,647.00
Healthcare Support 23 $0.00 74 $37,708.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $25,938.00 32 $24,079.00
Law Enforcement 44 $33,125.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 90 $14,338.00 112 $15,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $22,500.00 37 $8,417.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $0.00 107 $13,295.00
Sales 132 $45,577.00 180 $22,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 14 $0.00 274 $26,350.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 59 $16,756.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 329 $52,232.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 226 $65,397.00 5 $0.00
Production 289 $59,531.00 144 $26,098.00
Transportation and Material Moving 191 $44,402.00 10 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,452 households in Crittenden County, with an average household size of 2.54 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,191 families in Crittenden County with an average family size of 3.24 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,732 103 356 1,261
Average Household Size 3.24 3.91 3.53 1.18
Total Families 1,732 103 356 0
Average Household Size 3.21 3.49 3.35 0

Poverty

Of the 2,191 families in Crittenden County, 10.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Crittenden County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,366 housing units in Crittenden County, Kentucky.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,452 79.07%
Vacant 914 20.93%

11.48% of the total 4,366 housing units in Crittenden County are rental units. This is approximately 501 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,857 are occupied by the owner - or 65.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Crittenden County is $653.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Crittenden County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    94
  • Less than $500
    156
  • $500 to $999
    317
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    28
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Crittenden County is $97,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Crittenden County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    553
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    909
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    578
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    340
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    308
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    111
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    55
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Crittenden County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Crittenden County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    340
  • 1940 to 1949
    385
  • 1950 to 1959
    421
  • 1960 to 1969
    513
  • 1970 to 1979
    745
  • 1980 to 1989
    621
  • 1990 to 1999
    563
  • 2000 to 2009
    566
  • 2010 to 2013
    212
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Crittenden County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    172
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,078
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,140
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,062

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Crittenden County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Crittenden County that commute to work in a particular way.

27 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Crittenden County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    169
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    564
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    342
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    241
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    537
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    182
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    372
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    67
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    72
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    334
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    177
  • 90 or more minutes
    134

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Crittenden County, Kentucky in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Crittenden County, Kentucky

We have data for 8 places in Crittenden County, Kentucky. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.