Crittenden, KY Demographics

A map of Crittenden's Population by Race

Crittenden, Kentucky has an estimated population of 4,084, a slight increase from the 4,023 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.0% White, 10.5% Hispanic, 3.0% Black, 1.5% Asian, 0.5% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crittenden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crittenden has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Crittenden, that probability was 20.5% in 2020 and 28.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crittenden is ranked the 102nd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Crittenden was ranked the 103rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crittenden's White Population

3,430 residents of Crittenden, or 84.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crittenden is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Crittenden ranks 315th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crittenden's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Crittenden's population has decreased from 88.9% to 84.0%.

Crittenden is less White than neighboring Verona (97% White), Walton (87.2% White), Dry Ridge (88.7% White), Williamstown (94.8% White), and Union (89.4% White).

Crittenden's Black Population

124 residents of Crittenden, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crittenden is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Crittenden ranks 286th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crittenden's Black population has grown by an estimated 113.8%. Black residents' share of Crittenden's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.0%.

Crittenden is more Black than neighboring Verona (0% Black), Walton (0% Black), Dry Ridge (2.3% Black), Williamstown (0.3% Black), and Union (0% Black).

Crittenden's Asian Population

63 residents of Crittenden, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crittenden is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Crittenden ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crittenden's Asian population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Asian residents' share of Crittenden's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.5%.

Crittenden is more Asian than neighboring Verona (1.3% Asian), Walton (0% Asian), and Williamstown (0% Asian). Crittenden is less Asian than neighboring Dry Ridge (3.1% Asian), and Union (1.8% Asian).

Crittenden's Hispanic Population

430 residents of Crittenden, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crittenden is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Crittenden ranks 126th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crittenden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 140.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Crittenden's population has increased from 4.4% to 10.5%.

Crittenden is more Hispanic than neighboring Verona (1.7% Hispanic), Walton (2% Hispanic), Dry Ridge (2.8% Hispanic), Williamstown (0% Hispanic), and Union (3% Hispanic).

Crittenden's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Crittenden, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crittenden is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Crittenden ranks 178th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crittenden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crittenden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Crittenden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Verona (0% Native American/Other), Williamstown (0.1% Native American/Other), and Union (0% Native American/Other). Crittenden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walton (4.3% Native American/Other), and Dry Ridge (0.7% Native American/Other).

Crittenden's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Crittenden, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crittenden is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Crittenden ranks 226th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crittenden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 87.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Crittenden's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.5%.

Crittenden is more Multiracial than neighboring Verona (0% Multiracial). Crittenden is less Multiracial than neighboring Walton (6.5% Multiracial), Dry Ridge (2.5% Multiracial), Williamstown (4.9% Multiracial), and Union (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.