McLean County, KY Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | McLean County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,079 | 4,499,518 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 35.5 | 111.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.56% | 0.30% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.0 | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,608 | 1,791,595 | 128,459,983 |
Population in McLean County declined by 5.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 9,127 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
McLean County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | McLean County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,009 | $62,784 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.32% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in McLean County is about 13% higher than in Kentucky.
Housing
| Metric | McLean County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $49,130 | $126,174 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $602 | $933 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.2% | 68.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in McLean County is about 6.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $602 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in McLean County spend about 56 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 232 hours, about 9.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | McLean County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.8 | 20.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.6 | 41.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 232 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,177 | $5,361 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,429 | 6,995 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 494 | 832 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kentucky:
Calloway County (13.4 min), McCracken County (14.0 min), Clinton County (15.3 min).
Slowest:
Owen County (37.1 min), Menifee County (36.6 min), Bracken County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in McLean County is 28 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Kentucky.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
McLean County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | McLean County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 24.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kentucky:
Fayette County (0.4), Oldham County (0.4), Campbell County (0.3).
Lowest:
Leslie County (0.1), Lee County (0.1), Elliott County (0.1).
Health
McLean County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | McLean County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.7% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.8% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kentucky:
Oldham County (0.8), Boone County (0.8), Scott County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clay County (0.7), Bell County (0.7), McCreary County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about McLean County, Kentucky.
What is the population of McLean County, Kentucky?
The population of McLean County, Kentucky is 9,079, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of McLean County, Kentucky?
The population density of McLean County, Kentucky is 35.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in McLean County, Kentucky?
The median household income in McLean County, Kentucky is $71,009, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in McLean County, Kentucky?
The median home price in McLean County, Kentucky is $49,130, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in McLean County, Kentucky?
The unemployment rate in McLean County, Kentucky is 6.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.