U.S. County · Profile

Metcalfe County

10.5KTotal Population
36Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+4.56%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Metcalfe County has a population of 10,482 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Metcalfe County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.0%9,958
Hispanic or Latino2.0%210
Black or African American1.9%199
Two or More Races1.6%168
Some Other Race1.1%115
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%31
Asian0.1%10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Metcalfe County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$46,932
37.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$23,380
39.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
24.0%
108.7% above national average
Median Age
42.6 years

Income & Poverty

$46,932Median Household Income
$23,380Per Capita Income
24.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$46,932$58,208
Families$56,463$68,481
Married-couple Families$56,463$63,239
Nonfamily Households$21,478$23,196

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Metcalfe County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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