Meade County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,158 | — | #1,477 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,355 | -1.1% | #882 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,258 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $207,900 | -26.3% | #1,326 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,026 | -11.8% | #912 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -3.0% | #1,329 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Meade County has a population of 30,158, making it the #1,477 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Meade County is $74,355, ranking #882 out of 3,222 counties — 1.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Meade County is $207,900 (-26.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,026/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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94.9% of residents in Meade County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Meade County, Kentucky
Meade County, Kentucky has a total population of 30,158, making it the 1,477th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Meade County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Meade County is $74,355, which ranks #882 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Meade County is $207,900, 26.3% below the national median. Renters in Meade County pay a median gross rent of $1,026 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Meade County, 20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.5 min.
Meade County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.3%).
All data for Meade County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.