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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Metcalfe County

Kentucky · 10,037 residents · 289.651 sq mi
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Metcalfe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,540. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% 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 $52,200. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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

10,037
+12%since 1990
from 8,963 in 1990
1990 – 2025
35 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 31 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+6%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Metcalfe County
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,540
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,815 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,236
+75%since 1990
from $7,542 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.6%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$310
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $203 in 1990
US average: $602
79.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
20.7% rent
2.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(8,673)
Black2.9%(259)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score7.9%(704)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(9,719)
Black1.6%(165)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(53)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score5.6%(558)
6
−29%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.0%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 45.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−36%since 1990
from 27.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Metcalfe County, Kentucky?

Metcalfe County, Kentucky has about 10,037 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Metcalfe County, Kentucky earns about $23,540 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metcalfe County, Kentucky expensive?

In Metcalfe County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $52,200, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Metcalfe County, Kentucky?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Metcalfe County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metcalfe County, Kentucky?

About 23.6% of people in Metcalfe County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metcalfe County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Metcalfe County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,074 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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