McCreary County, Kentucky
McCreary County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
McCreary County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,306 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,071 inhabitants. Its county seat is Whitley City. The county was created 112 years ago in 1912.
Quick Facts about McCreary County
| Population : | 17,071 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area : | 1115 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99% |
| Named for : | James B. McCreary |
| Altitude : | 1,220 feet / 372 meters |
| Capital : | Whitley City |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1912 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:02:14 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
McCreary County is located at 36°44'14"N 84°29'3"W (36.7371400, -84.4841700). It has 6 neighbors: Campbell County, Laurel County, Pulaski County, Wayne County, Whitley County and Scott County.
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McCreary County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McCreary County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Knot | 1,621 | Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky |
| Stearns | 1,416 | Census designated place in Kentucky, United States |
| Whitley City | 1,170 | Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky |
- Official Website
Official website of McCreary County
McCreary County has 6 neighbours.
- Campbell County county in Tennessee, United States
- Laurel County county in Kentucky, United States
- Pulaski County county in Kentucky, United States
- Wayne County county in Kentucky, United States
- Whitley County county in Kentucky, United States
- Scott County county in Tennessee, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of McCreary County decreased by 7.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,306 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,283 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,051 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,925 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,922 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,883 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,548 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,372 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,290 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,231 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,071 | -0.94% | estimation process |
People born in McCreary County (1)
Miss December 2017 Allie Leggett was born in McCreary County
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
