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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wolfe County

Kentucky · 7,065 residents · 222.159 sq mi
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Wolfe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,310. 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 is $37,900. The poverty rate of 35.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,065
+9%since 1990
from 6,503 in 1990
1990 – 2025
32 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+12%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Wolfe County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,310
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,321
+72%since 1990
from $5,998 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.9%
−8.4 ptssince 1990
from 44.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$250
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $162 in 1990
US average: $602
73.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
26.1% rent
2.0
−32%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(6,501)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.3%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(6,981)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(36)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score1.9%(137)
2
+463%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.6%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 42.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.4 min
+11%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolfe County, Kentucky?

Wolfe County, Kentucky has about 7,065 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wolfe County, Kentucky earns about $19,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolfe County, Kentucky expensive?

In Wolfe County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $37,900, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Wolfe County, Kentucky?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wolfe County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolfe County, Kentucky?

About 35.9% of people in Wolfe County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolfe County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolfe County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 562 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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