Wolfe County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 6,148 with a growth rate of -2.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wolfe County, Kentucky is the 115th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 7,364 and has seen a growth of -16.51% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,478 | -134 | -2.39% |
| 2028 | 5,612 | -134 | -2.33% |
| 2027 | 5,746 | -134 | -2.28% |
| 2026 | 5,880 | -134 | -2.23% |
| 2025 | 6,014 | -134 | -2.18% |
| 2024 | 6,148 | -134 | -2.13% |
| 2023 | 6,282 | -134 | -2.09% |
| 2022 | 6,416 | -91 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 6,507 | -52 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 6,559 | -592 | -8.28% |
| 2019 | 7,151 | -64 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 7,215 | -49 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 7,264 | 61 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 7,203 | -44 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 7,247 | -8 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 7,255 | -27 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 7,282 | 85 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 7,197 | -168 | -2.28% |
| 2011 | 7,365 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 7,364 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,503 | -195 | -2.91% |
| 1980 | 6,698 | 1,029 | 18.15% |
| 1970 | 5,669 | -865 | -13.24% |
| 1960 | 6,534 | -1,081 | -14.2% |
| 1950 | 7,615 | -2,382 | -23.83% |
| 1940 | 9,997 | 1,572 | 18.66% |
| 1930 | 8,425 | -358 | -4.08% |
| 1920 | 8,783 | -1,081 | -10.96% |
| 1910 | 9,864 | 1,100 | 12.55% |
| 1900 | 8,764 | 1,584 | 22.06% |
| 1890 | 7,180 | 1,542 | 27.35% |
| 1880 | 5,638 | 2,035 | 56.48% |
| 1870 | 3,603 | -1,875 | -34.23% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,474 | 98.49% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 1.05% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,506 | 2.57 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 1,001 | 3.07 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 915 | 1.2 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Female | 371 | 3.2 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 219 | 4.99 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 986 | 21.99% |
| Associates Degree | 241 | 5.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 104 | 2.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 212 | 4.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,459 | 32.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 647 | 14.43% |
| Some College | 835 | 18.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,401 | 2,792 | 309 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 39 | 7 |
| Other Race | 15 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 12.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,063 | $45,804 | $43,259 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,630 | $0 | $55,455 |
| High School Graduate | $18,591 | $25,286 | $14,948 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,536 | $11,607 | $28,533 |
| Overall | $21,131 | $25,548 | $18,851 |
| Some College | $0 | $26,107 | $11,250 |
$21,131
Average Earnings
$25,548
Average Male
$18,851
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.82% of Wolfe County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 1.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,335 | 2,344 | 37% |
| Multiple | 69 | 18 | 26.09% |
36.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.41%
Male Poverty Rate
39.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wolfe County, Kentucky is White, with 37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wolfe County, Kentucky is Multiple, with 26.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.69% |
| Some College | 26.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 90.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 43% |
| Female Employed | 36.01% |
| Male Employed | 15.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,705 | $40,767 |
| Households | $28,666 | $36,089 |
| Married Families | $45,156 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,025 | $24,028 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
196
Number of Veterans
196
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 196 | 3.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.6%
Labor Force Participation
28.9%
Employment Rate
20.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.11%
Born in Wolfe County, Kentucky
99.92%
Native Born
0.08%
Foreign Born
0.08%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.92% of Wolfe County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 87.11% having been born in Kentucky. 0.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.