McCreary County, Kentucky (Formed 1912) Land Area Year Population (sq.mi) Density 2010 18,306 426.8 42.9 2000 17,080 427.7 39.9 1990 15,603 427.7 36.5 1980 15,634 427.7 36.6 1970 12,548 427.7 29.3 1960 12,463 427.7 29.1 1950 16,660 427.7 39.0 1940 16,451 427.7 38.5 1930 14,627 427.7 34.2 1920 11,676 427.7 27.3