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Menifee County

Kentucky · 6,113 residents · 203.538 sq mi
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Menifee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,746. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,113
−7%since 2000
from 6,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+24%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Menifee County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,746
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,064 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,283
+78%since 2000
from $11,399 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(6,356)
Black1.1%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(73)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(362)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(5,873)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(57)
Asian0%(2)
Other1.9%(118)
Diversity Score8.3%(508)
Segregation Score9.6%(584)
Diversity Score
8
+51%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menifee County, Kentucky?

Menifee County, Kentucky has about 6,113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Menifee County, Kentucky earns about $46,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menifee County, Kentucky expensive?

In Menifee County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $83,200, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Menifee County, Kentucky?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Menifee County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menifee County, Kentucky?

About 20.7% of people in Menifee County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menifee County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Menifee County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,021 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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