Market insights · Kentucky
McCreary County, KY: growth, migration and housing
McCreary County has 17,124 residents, up 1.7% since 2020 (+1.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 218 households moved in and 164 moved out (+54 net), bringing in a net $1.6M of income. Median household income is $33,750, the median home $85,300 and median rent $577 a month.
In Kentucky: 62nd of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 24th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 115th of 120 counties for median household income · 111th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to McCreary County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County, KY | 48 | $1.5M |
| Whitley County, KY | 22 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving McCreary County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County, KY | 45 | $2.1M |
| Scott County, TN | 24 | $0.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.