County · Kentucky
Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Metcalfe County, Kentucky. Metcalfe County had 10,583 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 21169.
Metcalfe County is one of the 2 counties of the Glasgow, KY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,583
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,286 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,425
Median household income
$51,473
±$8,019 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$110,200
±$8,270 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$582
±$73 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Metcalfe County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,286 residents in Metcalfe County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,583 for July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,425 over 290 square miles of land.
| Measure | Metcalfe County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,425 | 4,534,824 | +389 |
| Households | 4,100±181 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.11 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,735±14 | 2,023,116 | no clear change |
Metcalfe County's population since 2000
From 10,037 in 2000 to 10,583 in 2025: up 5.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County holds 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Edmonton with 1,713 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Edmonton | 1,671 | $51,272 |
|---|---|---|
| Summer ShadeGEOID 2174586 | 294 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Metcalfe County?
The median resident of Metcalfe County is 42.0 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.8%.
| Measure | Metcalfe County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0±1.3 | 39.1 | −1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 23.6%±1.0 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.5%±0.4 pts | 81.5% | −1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 7.6% | +0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±1.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2%±2.6 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4%±3.0 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.7%±3.4 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.0%±3.4 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±2.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±1.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Metcalfe County earn?
Half of Metcalfe County's 4,100 households earn less than $51,473 a year (±$8,019), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $46,011 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Metcalfe County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,473±$8,019 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,471±$5,386 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,314±$2,680 | $35,821 | +$3,782 |
| People below the poverty line | 27.5%±5.2 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 47.7%±12.1 pts | 20.3% | +17.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.5%±4.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.3%±4.2 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Metcalfe County?
Owners occupy 77.7% of Metcalfe County's occupied homes and renters 22.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,200 by its owner (±$8,270). The median renter pays $582 a month including utilities, and 36.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Metcalfe County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $110,200±$8,270 | $205,600 | +$15,190 |
| Median gross rent | $582±$73 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.8%±14.5 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,066±$89 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.7%±4.8 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,735±14 | 2,023,116 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±3.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.9%±4.8 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 29.0%±4.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3%±2.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±2.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Metcalfe County get to work?
80.1% of Metcalfe County's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Metcalfe County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.6%±3.6 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±2.7 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.1%±5.1 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±3.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3%±3.1 pts | 10.2% | +5.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min±3.3 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Metcalfe County's census tracts?
Metcalfe County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,171 (Tract 9603) to $57,700 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960121169960100 | 2,388±379 | $57,700 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960221169960200 | 2,717±387 | $56,083 |
| Tract 960321169960300 | 5,320±423 | $46,171 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Metcalfe County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 98th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 43rd of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 99th of 120 |
| Median household income | 78th of 120 |
| Median home value | 102nd of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 111th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 100th of 120 |
| Median age | 49th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Metcalfe County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.