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McCreary County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 17,080. Its county seat is Whitley City6. The county is named for James B. McCreary, Governor of Kentucky 1875-79. It is the only Kentucky county to not have a single incorporated city. Attractions in McCreary County include the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Cumbeland Falls State Park, and the Big South Fork Railroad, which tours several former coal camps.
Nearly all of the county is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. McCreary County is a prohibition or dry county.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,115 km² (431 mi²). 1,108 km² (428 mi²) of it is land and 8 km² (3 mi²) of it (0.68%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Pulaski County (north)
- Laurel County (northeast)
- Whitley County (east)
- Scott County, Tennessee (south)
- Wayne County (west)
Demographics
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As of the census2 of 2000, there were 17,080 people, 6,520 households, and 4,753 families residing in the county. The population density was 15/km² (40/mi²). There were 7,405 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (17/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.99% White, 0.63% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.02% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,520 households out of which 35.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.50% were married couples living together, 13.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.10% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.70% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $19,348, and the median income for a family was $22,261. Males had a median income of $20,823 versus $15,575 for females. The per capita income for the county was $9,896. About 26.10% of families and 32.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.50% of those under age 18 and 27.30% of those age 65 or over.
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See also
External links
"McCreary County, Kentucky"