Meade County's estimated 2026 population is 30,994 with a growth rate of 0.9% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Meade County is the 34th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 28,701 and has seen a growth of 7.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Meade County includes 89.98% White, 3.5% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (89.98%)
Two or more races (5.05%)
Black or African American (3.5%)
Asian (0.68%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.34%)
Other race (0.34%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,024 | 89.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,516 | 5.05% |
| Black or African American | 1,052 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 203 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 103 | 0.34% |
| Other race | 103 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Meade County's average per capita income is $47,440. Household income levels show a median of $70,163. The poverty rate stands at 13.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,515 | - |
| Families | $80,362 | $100,611 |
| Households | $70,163 | $89,853 |
| Non Families | $39,174 | $55,377 |
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