Meade County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 30,252 with a growth rate of 0.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Meade County, Kentucky is the 35th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 28,701 and has seen a growth of 5.4% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,857 | 121 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 30,736 | 121 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 30,615 | 121 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 30,494 | 121 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 30,373 | 121 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | 30,252 | 121 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 30,131 | 121 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 30,010 | -109 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 30,119 | 93 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 30,026 | 1,416 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 28,610 | -38 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 28,648 | 594 | 2.12% |
| 2017 | 28,054 | 87 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 27,967 | 224 | 0.81% |
| 2015 | 27,743 | -1,357 | -4.66% |
| 2014 | 29,100 | -145 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 29,245 | -12 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 29,257 | -381 | -1.29% |
| 2011 | 29,638 | 937 | 3.26% |
| 2010 | 28,701 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 24,170 | 1,316 | 5.76% |
| 1980 | 22,854 | 4,058 | 21.59% |
| 1970 | 18,796 | -142 | -0.75% |
| 1960 | 18,938 | 9,516 | 101% |
| 1950 | 9,422 | 595 | 6.74% |
| 1940 | 8,827 | 785 | 9.76% |
| 1930 | 8,042 | -1,400 | -14.83% |
| 1920 | 9,442 | -341 | -3.49% |
| 1910 | 9,783 | -750 | -7.12% |
| 1900 | 10,533 | 1,049 | 11.06% |
| 1890 | 9,484 | -839 | -8.13% |
| 1880 | 10,323 | 838 | 8.84% |
| 1870 | 9,485 | 587 | 6.6% |
| 1860 | 8,898 | 1,505 | 20.36% |
| 1850 | 7,393 | 1,613 | 27.91% |
| 1840 | 5,780 | 1,649 | 39.92% |
| 1830 | 4,131 | -26,726 | -86.61% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,024 | 89.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,516 | 5.05% |
| Black or African American | 1,052 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 203 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 103 | 0.34% |
| Other race | 103 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.1% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,798 | 2.76 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Married | 5,978 | 3.3 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 3,184 | 1.29 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 1,073 | 3.64 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Male | 563 | 3.65 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,265 | 6.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,781 | 8.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,471 | 11.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,388 | 6.62% |
| High School Graduate | 8,613 | 41.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 709 | 3.38% |
| Some College | 4,728 | 22.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,017 | 17,252 | 3,383 |
| 2+ Races | 760 | 631 | 103 |
| Black | 679 | 655 | 261 |
| Hispanic | 635 | 604 | 95 |
| Asian | 151 | 114 | 57 |
| Native American | 27 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,509 | $63,243 | $64,071 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,240 | $89,309 | $51,375 |
| High School Graduate | $38,761 | $54,690 | $24,155 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,234 | $0 | $22,266 |
| Overall | $47,440 | $55,631 | $36,834 |
| Some College | $47,748 | $55,932 | $40,551 |
$47,440
Average Earnings
$55,631
Average Male
$36,834
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.4% of Meade County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 2.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,362 | 3,557 | 13.49% |
| Multiple | 1,486 | 326 | 21.94% |
| Hispanic | 1,192 | 210 | 17.62% |
| Black | 1,029 | 99 | 9.62% |
| Other | 89 | 51 | 57.3% |
| Asian | 203 | 19 | 9.36% |
| Native | 31 | 8 | 25.81% |
13.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.14%
Male Poverty Rate
16.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meade County, Kentucky is Other, with 57.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meade County, Kentucky is Asian, with 9.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.58% |
| High School | 11.77% |
| Some College | 6.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.09% |
| Female Employed | 7.46% |
| Male Employed | 4.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,362 | $100,611 |
| Households | $70,163 | $89,853 |
| Married Families | $100,515 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,174 | $55,377 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,749
Number of Veterans
2,484
Male Veterans
265
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,189 |
| First Gulf War | 1,098 |
| Vietnam | 770 |
| Korea | 78 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 964 |
| 55 to 64 | 681 |
| 65 to 74 | 542 |
| 75+ | 352 |
| 18 to 34 | 210 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,542 | 12.05% |
| Black | 149 | 22.31% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 4.44% |
| Asian | 11 | 6.29% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 8 | 25.81% |
| Other Race | 4 | 10.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.54%
Born in Meade County, Kentucky
98.47%
Native Born
1.53%
Foreign Born
0.8%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
98.47% of Meade County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 63.54% having been born in Kentucky. 0.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.