In McCracken, Kentucky, the median home price is $193,023, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $64,373; the population is 67,564; schools rate 6.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 181.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
McCracken at a glance
Population
67,564
Median Household Income
$64,373
Typical Home Value
$193,023
School District Rating
6.7
Violent Crime Rate
181.8
Avg Commute Time
17.6
About McCracken
McCracken has a population of 67,564. The median home value is $193,023, 19% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $64,373 (1% above the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Paducah, Grahamville-Heath, and St. Johns-Freemont.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in McCracken
4 towns, by population.
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McCracken at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of McCracken?
- McCracken has a population of 67,564 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in McCracken?
- The median home value in McCracken is $193,023. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in McCracken?
- Median household income in McCracken is $64,373 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is McCracken in?
- McCracken is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in McCracken?
- McCracken contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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