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Metcalfe County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Edmonton

Metcalfe County's estimated 2025 population is 10,630 with a growth rate of 0.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Metcalfe County is the 97th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 10,135 and has seen a growth of 4.88% since that time.

10,630
Total Population
37
Population Density (mi²)
97
Population Rank (State)
74 0.7%
Annual Population Growth

Metcalfe County Population

Metcalfe County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Metcalfe County includes 94.11% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,76194.11%
Black or African American2292.21%
Two or more races2232.15%
Other race1451.4%
Native American140.13%

Metcalfe County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Metcalfe County's average per capita income is $37,227. Household income levels show a median of $48,572. The poverty rate stands at 25.66%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$68,158-
Families$57,413$70,820
Households$48,572$59,577
Non Families$24,623$33,172

$37,227

Average Income

$48,572

Median Household Income

25.66%

Poverty Rate