Metcalfe County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Metcalfe County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21169
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 169
Geography
- Land Area
- 289.65 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.54 sq mi
- Total Area
- 291.19 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.992430
- Longitude
- -85.633456
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,296
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,845
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,130 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 1.6% |
| White | 9,769 | 94.9% |
| Black | 261 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,782 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 0.8% |
| White | 7,536 | 96.1% |
| Black | 203 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 10,425
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,395
- Poverty Rate
- 27.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,845
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,796 | 94.0% |
| Black | 261 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,426
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,822 | 38.0% |
| Republican | 4,061 | 54.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 249 | 3.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,583 | 48.2% |
| Female | 3,843 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,863 | 92.4% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 1.0% |
| Black | 24 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,059
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,765 | 54.9% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 36.6% |
| Black | 11 | 45.8% |
| Asian | 26 | 55.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,959 | 54.7% |
| Female | 2,100 | 54.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,700 (37.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 935 (13.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,735
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $106,032
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $607
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.