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Meade County

Kentucky · 30,003 residents · 305.463 sq mi
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Meade County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,003
+14%since 2000
from 26,349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+19%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,966 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,173
+82%since 2000
from $16,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(24,050)
Black4.1%(1,068)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(567)
Asian0.5%(136)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(4,290)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(25,912)
Black3.2%(952)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,133)
Asian0.7%(217)
Other2.8%(839)
Diversity Score25.1%(7,541)
Segregation Score38.6%(11,589)
Diversity Score
25
+54%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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MEADE COUNTY VS
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MEADE COUNTY VS
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MEADE COUNTY VS
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Home value$163,400+6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meade County, Kentucky?

Meade County, Kentucky has about 30,003 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meade County, Kentucky earns about $61,500 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 $154,200, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Meade County, Kentucky?

About 18.4% 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 12.1% 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 5,833 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9704.01Census Tract 9704.03Census Tract 9704.04Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9801
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 40175ZIP 40108ZIP 40142ZIP 40117ZIP 40104ZIP 40155ZIP 40157ZIP 40161
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