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Crittenden County, Kentucky
Crittenden County, Kentucky. Crittenden County had 8,807 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. It holds 3 places (1 city, village or borough and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 21055.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,807
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,990 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,979
Median household income
$46,656
±$4,388 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$127,300
±$24,662 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$714
±$218 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Crittenden County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,990 residents in Crittenden County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,807 for July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,979 over 360 square miles of land.
| Measure | Crittenden County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,979 | 4,534,824 | −21 |
| Households | 3,543±206 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.14 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,346±18 | 2,023,116 | −229 |
Crittenden County's population since 2000
From 9,384 in 2000 to 8,807 in 2025: down 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County holds 3 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Marion with 2,879 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Marion | 2,916 | $39,414 |
|---|---|---|
| CrayneGEOID 2118190 | 161 | $133,125 |
| ToluGEOID 2177124 | 81 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Crittenden County?
The median resident of Crittenden County is 42.9 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.1%.
| Measure | Crittenden County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9±1.1 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±1.0 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±0.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.8%±0.9 pts | 81.5% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1%±2.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 28.9%±3.6 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4%±3.5 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.4%±3.5 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3%±3.2 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±2.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Crittenden County earn?
Half of Crittenden County's 3,543 households earn less than $46,656 a year (±$4,388), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $55,682 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $9,026 after inflation. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Crittenden County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,656±$4,388 | $63,726 | −$9,026 |
| Mean household income | $70,471±$6,808 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,700±$2,526 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.7%±4.7 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.1%±10.3 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6%±3.6 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.6%±4.4 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Crittenden County?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Crittenden County's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $127,300 by its owner (±$24,662). The median renter pays $714 a month including utilities, and 10.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Crittenden County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $127,300±$24,662 | $205,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $714±$218 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 10.7%±6.9 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,027±$122 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2%±4.4 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,346±18 | 2,023,116 | −229 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±7.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.4%±3.9 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.4%±2.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.2%±3.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Crittenden County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Crittenden County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Crittenden County get to work?
71.4% of Crittenden County's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Crittenden County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.6%±2.9 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±2.1 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.4%±5.7 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.7%±5.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±1.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5%±2.8 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min±2.0 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Crittenden County's census tracts?
Crittenden County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,488 (Tract 9302) to $97,321 (Tract 9301).
| Tract 930121055930100 | 2,128±301 | $97,321 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 930221055930200 | 4,227±280 | $41,488 |
| Tract 930321055930300 | 1,249±242 | $44,659 |
| Tract 930421055930400 | 1,375±174 | $42,045 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Crittenden County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 103rd of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 97th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 116th of 120 |
| Median household income | 90th of 120 |
| Median home value | 79th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 86th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 78th of 120 |
| Median age | 25th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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