Wolfe County's estimated 2025 population is 6,014 with a growth rate of -2.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wolfe County is the 116th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 7,364 and has seen a growth of -18.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wolfe County includes 96.1% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (96.1%)
Other race (2.0%)
Two or more races (1.6%)
Black or African American (0.2%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,231 | 96.1% |
| Other race | 127 | 1.96% |
| Two or more races | 102 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wolfe County's average per capita income is $23,388. Household income levels show a median of $29,052. The poverty rate stands at 38.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $40,455 | - |
| Families | $35,063 | $42,625 |
| Households | $29,052 | $38,556 |
| Non Families | $18,922 | $27,616 |
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