Metcalfe County's estimated 2026 population is 10,629 with a growth rate of 0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Metcalfe County is the 98th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 10,135 and has seen a growth of 4.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 41.2 years
There are 7,969 adults, (1,990 of whom are seniors) in Metcalfe County.
Female: 5,342 (51.2%)
Male: 5,083 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Metcalfe County includes 93.97% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,796 | 93.97% |
| Black or African American | 261 | 2.5% |
| Two or more races | 219 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 139 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.1% |
Metcalfe County's average per capita income is $39,596. Household income levels show a median of $51,473. The poverty rate stands at 27.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,293 | - |
| Families | $67,917 | $79,461 |
| Households | $51,473 | $65,471 |
| Non Families | $22,125 | $32,276 |
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