Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Located in Kentucky, Metcalfe County has a population of 10,425 residents and a median age of 42.0 years, making it the #2,456 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 27.5%. The median home value is $110,200, and the median household income is $51,473, which is 32% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Metcalfe County, 13.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 61.5% below the national average, ranking #3,029 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Metcalfe County is 71.8 years. 25.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
24.6% of adults in Metcalfe County smoke , 41.7% are obese , and 15.2% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 26.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 25.4 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
36.6% of children in Metcalfe County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 44.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Metcalfe County is 65.2%. The mean commute time is 27.6 min, which is 0.1% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Metcalfe County voted Republican with a margin of 64.6%. The vote was 17.3% Dem / 81.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.