McCracken County GIS Maps
McCracken County, Kentucky, has 67,875 residents and covers 248.7 square miles. The population grew 3.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for McCracken County is 21145.
Paducah is the county's largest population center. McCracken County also includes 3 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 23 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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McCracken County Trends
- Population
- 67,875▴
- Median Home Value
- $182,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 9,883▾
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McCracken County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
McCracken County Population
McCracken County had 67,875 residents in 2020. That was 3.5% higher than in 2010. McCracken County added 2,361 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 273 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Paducah, Paducah and West Paducah.
Population Trend in McCracken County KY
McCracken County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
McCracken County Zip Codes
McCracken County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Paducah (42001), Paducah (42003) and West Paducah (42086). Paducah is the largest zip by population, with about 31,579 residents or 47% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 95% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in McCracken County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42001 | Paducah | 31,579 | ▴ 12.9% |
| 42003 | Paducah | 28,592 | ▾ -3.7% |
| 42086 | West Paducah | 4,045 | ▴ 0.2% |
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McCracken County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
McCracken County Demographics
McCracken County has a median age of 42.4, which makes the county a little older than Kentucky overall. About 22% of residents are under 18, while 20.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 27.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for McCracken County KY
Median Age
42.4
Under 18
22%
Age 65+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
27.9%
McCracken County School Districts
McCracken County is served by 2 public school districts with 9,883 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in McCracken County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCracken County School District | 6,780 | 68.6% | ▾ -1.6% |
| Paducah Independent School District | 3,103 | 31.4% | ▴ 1.2% |
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McCracken County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
McCracken County Housing & Real Estate
McCracken County has a median home value of $182,900 and a median gross rent of $861. About 67% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $268,450 and homes spent about 60 days on the market.
McCracken County Housing Mix
McCracken County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
McCracken County Housing Trends
McCracken County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in McCracken County, KY
McCracken County has 4,191 business listings across 654 categories. The largest categories in McCracken County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (116, 2.8%), Medical Offices (71, 1.7%), and Auto Repair (53, 1.3%). The full McCracken County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. McCracken County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in McCracken County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 116 | 2.8% |
| Medical Offices | 71 | 1.7% |
| Auto Repair | 53 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 51 | 1.2% |
| Beauty Salons | 50 | 1.2% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 48 | 1.1% |
| Gas Stations | 48 | 1.1% |
| Fast Food | 47 | 1.1% |
| Baptist Church | 44 | 1.0% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 44 | 1.0% |
McCracken County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Centerpoint Recovery Center For Men | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Paducah |
| Travelers Inn and Suites | Accommodation | Paducah |
| William W. Cox | Accountant | Paducah |
| The Paducah Kennel Club | Active Life | West Paducah |
| Integrative Medicine of Kentucky | Acupuncture | Paducah |
| Romantix | Adult Entertainment | Paducah |
| Adult World | Adult Store | Paducah |
| Lamar Advertising of Paducah | Advertising Agency | Paducah |
| Rudys Farm Center | Agricultural Service | Kevil |
| Darling Ingredients | Agriculture | Paducah |
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McCracken County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
McCracken County Basemaps
McCracken County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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