Wolfe County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wolfe County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21237
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 237
Geography
- Land Area
- 222.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.59 sq mi
- Total Area
- 222.75 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.743893
- Longitude
- -83.495110
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,341
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,916
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,342 | 100.0% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.0% |
| White | 6,186 | 97.6% |
| Black | 11 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,915 | 100.0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0.0% |
| White | 4,777 | 97.2% |
| Black | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 82 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,443
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $30,695
- Poverty Rate
- 36.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,374
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,126 | 95.1% |
| Black | 10 | 0.2% |
| 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
- 5,135
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,005 | 78.0% |
| Republican | 920 | 17.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 113 | 2.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,495 | 48.6% |
| Female | 2,640 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,638 | 90.3% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 0.4% |
| Black | 9 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 90 | 1.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,239
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,051 | 44.2% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 57.1% |
| Black | 2 | 22.2% |
| Asian | 51 | 56.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,083 | 43.4% |
| Female | 1,156 | 43.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,179 (26.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 392 (8.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,053
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $74,967
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $507
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 5.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.