McCracken County, Kentucky
McCracken County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
McCracken County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 65,565 and a population density of 94 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 65,644 inhabitants. Its county seat is Paducah. The county was created 201 years ago in 1824.
County Snapshot
McCracken County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
4
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PaducahPopulation 24,883
Top linked places
Quick Facts about McCracken County
| Population | 65,644 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 694 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 7.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 92.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.0541,-88.7127 |
| Named for | Virgil McCracken |
| Altitude | 443 feet / 135 meters |
| Capital | Paducah |
| Establishment | December 17, 1824 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 10:17:03 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 95 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
McCracken County is located at 37°3'15"N 88°42'46"W (37.0540800, -88.7127200). It has 7 neighbors: Massac County, Pulaski County, Ballard County, Carlisle County, Graves County, Livingston County and Marshall County.
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The largest city of McCracken County is Paducah with a population of 24,883. . See all McCracken County cities & populated places.
McCracken County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McCracken County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | 24,883 | City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States |
| Hendron | 4,687 | Census designated place |
| Reidland | 4,491 | Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky |
| Massac | 29 | Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky |
Official website of McCracken County
Official Website- Paducah
Demographics
The population of McCracken County increased by 0.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65,565 | - | census |
| 2011 | 65,794 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 65,584 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 65,337 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 65,318 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 64,948 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 65,304 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 65,364 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 65,307 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 65,418 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 65,644 | 0.34% | estimation process |
People born in McCracken County (1)
American politician from Kentucky Michael Adams was born in McCracken County
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|---|---|---|
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