Meade County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Meade County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21163
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 163
Geography
- Land Area
- 305.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 18.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 324.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.967476
- Longitude
- -86.200863
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 29,959
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,371
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,712 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,252 | 4.2% |
| White | 26,613 | 88.8% |
| Black | 1,006 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 197 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,561 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 811 | 3.5% |
| White | 21,093 | 90.3% |
| Black | 961 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 250 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 80 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 30,158
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,249
- Poverty Rate
- 12.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,654
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,810 | 88.9% |
| Black | 1,015 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 204 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 20,727
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,379 | 40.4% |
| Republican | 10,339 | 49.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 1,149 | 5.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,041 | 48.4% |
| Female | 10,686 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,324 | 88.4% |
| Hispanic | 530 | 2.6% |
| Black | 234 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 121 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,483
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,624 | 47.1% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 27.0% |
| Black | 38 | 16.2% |
| Asian | 39 | 32.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,575 | 45.6% |
| Female | 4,908 | 45.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,912 (32.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,237 (20.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,237
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $206,993
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $992
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 9.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.