Wolfe County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 6,148 with a growth rate of -2.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wolfe County, Kentucky is the 115th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 7,364 and has seen a growth of -16.51% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,478 | -134 | -2.39% |
| 2028 | 5,612 | -134 | -2.33% |
| 2027 | 5,746 | -134 | -2.28% |
| 2026 | 5,880 | -134 | -2.23% |
| 2025 | 6,014 | -134 | -2.18% |
| 2024 | 6,148 | -134 | -2.13% |
| 2023 | 6,282 | -134 | -2.09% |
| 2022 | 6,416 | -91 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 6,507 | -52 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 6,559 | -592 | -8.28% |
| 2019 | 7,151 | -64 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 7,215 | -49 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 7,264 | 61 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 7,203 | -44 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 7,247 | -8 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 7,255 | -27 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 7,282 | 85 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 7,197 | -168 | -2.28% |
| 2011 | 7,365 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 7,364 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,503 | -195 | -2.91% |
| 1980 | 6,698 | 1,029 | 18.15% |
| 1970 | 5,669 | -865 | -13.24% |
| 1960 | 6,534 | -1,081 | -14.2% |
| 1950 | 7,615 | -2,382 | -23.83% |
| 1940 | 9,997 | 1,572 | 18.66% |
| 1930 | 8,425 | -358 | -4.08% |
| 1920 | 8,783 | -1,081 | -10.96% |
| 1910 | 9,864 | 1,100 | 12.55% |
| 1900 | 8,764 | 1,584 | 22.06% |
| 1890 | 7,180 | 1,542 | 27.35% |
| 1880 | 5,638 | 2,035 | 56.48% |
| 1870 | 3,603 | -1,875 | -34.23% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,231 | 96.1% |
| Other race | 127 | 1.96% |
| Two or more races | 102 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,545 | 2.5 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Married | 1,176 | 2.98 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 842 | 1.2 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Female | 297 | 2.79 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Male | 230 | 4.4 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
69.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 905 | 20.09% |
| Associates Degree | 341 | 7.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 136 | 3.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 197 | 4.37% |
| High School Graduate | 1,445 | 32.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 627 | 13.92% |
| Some College | 853 | 18.94% |
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 | 4,292 | 2,874 | 327 |
| Other Race | 101 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 64 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,184 | $0 | $45,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,359 | $0 | $34,968 |
| High School Graduate | $13,961 | $14,714 | $12,716 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,661 | $0 | $31,053 |
| Overall | $23,388 | $28,158 | $19,076 |
| Some College | $22,974 | $29,278 | $11,211 |
$23,388
Average Earnings
$28,158
Average Male
$19,076
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.77% of Wolfe County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 2.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,072 | 2,282 | 37.58% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 102 | 100% |
| Other | 127 | 102 | 80.31% |
| Multiple | 102 | 20 | 19.61% |
38.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.4%
Male Poverty Rate
39.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wolfe County, Kentucky is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wolfe County, Kentucky is Multiple, with 19.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.81% |
| Some College | 17.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Female Employed | 35.6% |
| Male Employed | 21.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,063 | $42,625 |
| Households | $29,052 | $38,556 |
| Married Families | $40,455 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,922 | $27,616 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
198
Number of Veterans
178
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| First Gulf War | 75 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198 | 4.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.5%
Labor Force Participation
29%
Employment Rate
15.8%
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
84.3%
Born in Wolfe County, Kentucky
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.43% of Wolfe County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 84.3% having been born in Kentucky. 1.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.