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Metcalfe County

Kentucky · 10,286 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 $40,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,900. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
10,286
+2%since 2000
from 10,037 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,391
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,540 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,182
+52%since 2000
from $13,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(9,719)
Black1.6%(165)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(53)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(558)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(9,620)
Black1.1%(114)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(230)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other1.4%(147)
Diversity Score11.9%(1,224)
Segregation Score35.7%(3,671)
Diversity Score
12
+114%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metcalfe County, Kentucky?

Metcalfe County, Kentucky has about 10,286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Metcalfe County, Kentucky earns about $40,391 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 $76,900, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Metcalfe County, Kentucky?

About 13.1% 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 22.2% 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 1,323 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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