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Wolfe County

Kentucky · 6,562 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 $22,292. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 7% 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 $66,300. The poverty rate of 36.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
6,562
−7%since 2000
from 7,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+15%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Wolfe County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,292
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,310 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,162
+37%since 2000
from $10,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$390
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+52%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(6,356)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(61)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other2.1%(141)
Diversity Score8.6%(567)
Segregation Score17.3%(1,133)
Diversity Score
9
+345%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
−3%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 36.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolfe County, Kentucky?

Wolfe County, Kentucky has about 6,562 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wolfe County, Kentucky earns about $22,292 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 $66,300, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Wolfe County, Kentucky?

About 6.6% 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 36.1% 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 59 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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