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Wolfe County

Kentucky · 7,355 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 $20,910. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,400. The poverty rate of 42.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,355
+4%since 2000
from 7,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Wolfe County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,910
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,310 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,214
+9%since 2000
from $10,321 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$291
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−42.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(6,981)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(36)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(137)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(7,241)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(41)
Asian0%(3)
Other0.2%(17)
Diversity Score2.4%(178)
Diversity Score
2
+24%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
−5%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolfe County, Kentucky?

Wolfe County, Kentucky has about 7,355 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wolfe County, Kentucky earns about $20,910 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 $54,400, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in Wolfe County, Kentucky?

About 7.6% 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 42.2% 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 852 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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