Wolfe County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21237 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,443 | — | #2,778 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $30,417 | -59.5% | #3,148 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,410 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $75,800 | -73.1% | #3,185 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $501 | -56.9% | #3,170 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 37.7% | +199.5% | #3,149 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wolfe County has a population of 6,443, making it the #2,778 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wolfe County is $30,417, ranking #3,148 out of 3,222 counties — 59.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 37.7% and unemployment stands at 13.1%.
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The median home value in Wolfe County is $75,800 (-73.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $501/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.6%.
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97.1% of residents in Wolfe County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.9% above the national rate.
About Wolfe County, Kentucky
Wolfe County, Kentucky has a total population of 6,443, making it the 2,778th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wolfe County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wolfe County is $30,417, which ranks #3,148 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 59.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 37.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1%.
The median home value in Wolfe County is $75,800, 73.1% below the national median. Renters in Wolfe County pay a median gross rent of $501 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wolfe County, 8.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.6 min.
Wolfe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%).
All data for Wolfe 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.