Wolfe County's estimated 2026 population is 6,333 with a growth rate of 0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wolfe County is the 114th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 7,364 and has seen a growth of -14% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 4,999 adults, (1,249 of whom are seniors) in Wolfe County.
Female: 3,226 (50.1%)
Male: 3,217 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Wolfe County includes 95.08% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,126 | 95.08% |
| Two or more races | 173 | 2.69% |
| Other race | 129 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.08% |
Wolfe County's average per capita income is $28,756. Household income levels show a median of $30,417. The poverty rate stands at 37.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $49,896 | - |
| Families | $37,557 | $48,033 |
| Households | $30,417 | $43,486 |
| Non Families | $19,332 | $31,470 |
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