Meade County's estimated 2026 population is 30,901 with a growth rate of 0.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Meade County is the 34th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 28,701 and has seen a growth of 7.67% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 39.6 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 23,551 adults, (4,708 of whom are seniors) in Meade County.
Female: 14,915 (49.5%)
Male: 15,243 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Meade County includes 88.9% White, 3.37% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,810 | 88.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,857 | 6.16% |
| Black or African American | 1,015 | 3.37% |
| Asian | 204 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 114 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.29% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.23% |
Meade County's average per capita income is $50,302. Household income levels show a median of $74,355. The poverty rate stands at 12.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,936 | - |
| Families | $86,410 | $104,921 |
| Households | $74,355 | $93,797 |
| Non Families | $44,306 | $57,136 |
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