Mccracken County Public RecordsKentucky

As of the 2020 Census, McCracken County, KY has a population of approximately 67,875. The median age is about 42 years. Females make up 52%, males 48%. The county’s racial makeup is 82% White, 12% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian, and 1.9% Hispanic or Latino. Other races and multiracial residents comprise the remainder, reflecting modest ethnic diversity.

McCracken County, KY, has approximately 51,000 registered voters as of 2024. Voters participate in primary, general, and special elections, with turnout around 58% in 2020. Key polling locations include the Carson Park Expo Center and Paducah Tilghman High School. The McCracken County Clerk’s Office administers elections. In the 2020 presidential election, Republicans received 65% of the vote, Democrats 33%. Local issues often include school funding and infrastructure. Party registration is majority Republican (about 55%), with Democrats at 38% and others 7%. The county is overseen by a Board of Elections ensuring compliance and transparency.

McCracken County, KY, has 22 public schools, including 1 main high school, McCracken County High, and several elementary and middle schools. Around 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The district’s graduation rate is approximately 93%, and average test scores rank above the state average (math proficiency: 46%, reading: 56%). School safety measures include resource officers and security upgrades. Programs cover advanced placement, dual credit, and career/technical education. Adult education is supported by West Kentucky Community and Technical College, which enrolls about 6,000 students annually.

As of 2023, McCracken County, KY, had an employment rate of approximately 57.4%. Key industries include health care and social assistance (21.6%), retail trade (13.2%), and manufacturing (10.1%). Most common occupation types are office/administrative support (13.8%) and sales (10.7%). Around 86% of employed residents commute by car, with a mean travel time of 17.9 minutes. Principal employment locations include Paducah (the county seat), with over 60% of residents working within the county.

McCracken County, KY, has a homeownership rate of about 67%, with median home values around $160,000 and median gross rents near $900. Property values have seen a 7% increase year-over-year, reflecting steady market growth. Housing types range from single-family homes to apartments, especially in Paducah, the county seat. Notable neighborhoods include Lone Oak and Reidland. The county’s property tax rate is approximately 0.98%, lower than the national average, providing affordability for residents. Rental and owner-occupied options are both plentiful, catering to a wide range of households.

McCracken County, KY, has seen a moderate crime rate in recent years. According to the Kentucky State Police Crime Report (2022), the county reported 383 property crimes and 74 violent crimes. The overall crime rate stands at approximately 2,600 incidents per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the state average. Law enforcement agencies actively encourage community crime reporting, resulting in improved response and prevention strategies. Public safety initiatives and neighborhood watch programs have contributed to a 7% decrease in total reported crimes since 2021.