Metcalfe County's estimated 2026 population is 10,684 with a growth rate of 0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Metcalfe County is the 97th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 10,135 and has seen a growth of 5.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Metcalfe County includes 94.11% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (94.11%)
Black or African American (2.21%)
Two or more races (2.15%)
Other race (1.4%)
Native American (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,761 | 94.11% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 2.21% |
| Two or more races | 223 | 2.15% |
| Other race | 145 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Metcalfe County's average per capita income is $37,227. Household income levels show a median of $48,572. The poverty rate stands at 25.66%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,158 | - |
| Families | $57,413 | $70,820 |
| Households | $48,572 | $59,577 |
| Non Families | $24,623 | $33,172 |
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