Big Creek is located in Clay County Kentucky. Big Creek has a 2024 population of 3,161. Big Creek is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Creek is $46,741 with a poverty rate of 27.03%. The median age in Big Creek is 38.3 years: 38.2 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,039 | 96.14% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 3.45% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,151 | 2.75 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Married | 602 | 3.05 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Non Family | 230 | 1.28 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Male | 160 | 3.59 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 159 | 2.85 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 414 | 18.98% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 4.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 231 | 10.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 3.67% |
| High School Graduate | 831 | 38.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 272 | 12.47% |
| Some College | 253 | 11.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,148 | 1,475 | 311 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $123,852 | $43,009 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,712 | $37,949 | $11,800 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,323 | $27,788 | $24,010 |
| Overall | $29,808 | $38,317 | $20,801 |
| Some College | $27,708 | $0 | $0 |
$29,808
Average Earnings
$38,317
Average Male
$20,801
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Big Creek residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,960 | 711 | 24.02% |
| Black | 109 | 109 | 100% |
| Multiple | 13 | 13 | 100% |
27.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.66%
Male Poverty Rate
31.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Creek is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Creek is White, with 24.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.32% |
| Some College | 16.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 30.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.32% |
| Male Employed | 10.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,338 | $54,366 |
| Households | $33,655 | $46,741 |
| Married Families | $55,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $9,973 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
94
Number of Veterans
94
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 3.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.8%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
16.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
90.35%
Born in Big Creek
97.56%
Native Born
2.44%
Foreign Born
0.89%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
97.56% of Big Creek residents were born in the United States, with 90.35% having been born in Kentucky. 0.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,161 | 0 | 0% |