COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Meade County

Kentucky · 26,349 residents · 305.463 sq mi

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The short version

Meade County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,966. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Younger

median age 32.2

US median: 35.2

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

26,349

+9%since 1990

from 24,170 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

86 / sq mi

+9%since 1990

from 79 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

32.2

+15%since 1990

from 28.1 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202430K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,966

+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $23,676 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,000

+73%since 1990

from $9,234 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

11.3%

−1.5 ptssince 1990

from 12.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$75,500

+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $48,200 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$431

−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $362 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

73.8%

+12.4 ptssince 1990

from 61.3% in 1990

26.2% rent

Afford Score

2.0

Unchangedsince 1990

from 2.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic87.9%(21,237)

Black9.7%(2,346)

Hispanic / Latino2%(487)

Asian1%(240)

Diversity Score31.1%(7,506)

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.3%(24,050)

Black4.1%(1,068)

Hispanic / Latino2.2%(567)

Asian0.5%(136)

Diversity Score16.3%(4,290)

Diversity Score

−48%since 1990

from 31 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.3%

+0.3 ptssince 1990

from 11.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

77.9%

+3.7 ptssince 1990

from 74.3% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.2%

+0.7 ptssince 1990

from 3.5% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

25.1 min

+2%since 1990

from 24.5 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meade County, Kentucky?

Meade County, Kentucky has about 26,349 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Meade County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Meade County, Kentucky earns about $36,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meade County, Kentucky expensive?

In Meade County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $75,500, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Meade County, Kentucky?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Meade County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meade County, Kentucky?

About 11.3% of people in Meade County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meade County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Meade County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,179 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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