Metcalfe County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21169 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,425 | — | #2,456 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,473 | -31.5% | #2,693 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,486 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $110,200 | -60.9% | #2,845 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $582 | -50.0% | #3,080 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% | +118.3% | #3,049 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Metcalfe County has a population of 10,425, making it the #2,456 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Metcalfe County is $51,473, ranking #2,693 out of 3,222 counties — 31.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.5% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Metcalfe County is $110,200 (-60.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $582/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.
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93.6% of residents in Metcalfe County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Metcalfe County, Kentucky has a total population of 10,425, making it the 2,456th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Metcalfe County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Metcalfe County is $51,473, which ranks #2,693 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Metcalfe County is $110,200, 60.9% below the national median. Renters in Metcalfe County pay a median gross rent of $582 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Metcalfe County, 13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.
Metcalfe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.5%).
All data for Metcalfe 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.