2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,484
Wolfe County is a small rural county in Kentucky with a population of 6,484. The median household income is $29,052, 55% below the national average. The poverty rate is 38.1%, median home value is $66,400, and 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 69% below the national average.
Population
6,484
2023 estimate
Rank #2778 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$29,052
Household
Rank #3147 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$66,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #3197 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
7.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #3212 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
48% below Kentucky avg·55% below national avg
Poverty Rate
100% below Kentucky avg·154% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
35% below Kentucky avg·40% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$15,253
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
38.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
34.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
56% below Kentucky avg·68% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
34% below Kentucky avg·45% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Kentucky avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
52% below Kentucky avg·41% below national avg
Housing Units
3,043
Households
2,545
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$961
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
60% below Kentucky avg·69% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
23% below Kentucky avg·25% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
28.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
2.5%
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