County · Kentucky
Wolfe County, Kentucky
Wolfe County, Kentucky. Wolfe County had 6,298 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.1% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 21237.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,298
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,562 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,443
Median household income
$30,417
±$10,309 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$75,800
±$17,593 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$501
±$60 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Wolfe County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,562 residents in Wolfe County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,298 for July 1, 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,443 over 222 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wolfe County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,443 | 4,534,824 | −764 |
| Households | 2,673±162 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.14 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,053±12 | 2,023,116 | −673 |
Wolfe County's population since 2000
From 7,065 in 2000 to 6,298 in 2025: down 10.9%. 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 Wolfe County?
Wolfe County holds 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Campton with 300 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| CamptonGEOID 2112358 | 316 | $24,583 |
|---|---|---|
| Hazel GreenGEOID 2135398 | 173 | 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 Wolfe County?
The median resident of Wolfe County is 42.3 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.7%.
| Measure | Wolfe County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±1.8 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.4%±0.6 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4%±0.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6%±1.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.1%±0.9 pts | 81.5% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±1.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±2.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0%±1.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 29.4%±5.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9%±1.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 70.1%±6.4 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.7%±3.7 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±2.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.7 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 Wolfe County earn?
Half of Wolfe County's 2,673 households earn less than $30,417 a year (±$10,309), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $30,303 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wolfe County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $30,417±$10,309 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $43,486±$6,177 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $17,627±$2,462 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 37.7%±9.3 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 47.3%±18.7 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 36.5%±7.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1%±4.6 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 Wolfe County?
Owners occupy 73.6% of Wolfe County's occupied homes and renters 26.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $75,800 by its owner (±$17,593). The median renter pays $501 a month including utilities, and 54.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wolfe County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $75,800±$17,593 | $205,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $501±$60 | $967 | −$111 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.8%±16.4 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $971±$100 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.6%±7.4 pts | 68.3% | +10.2 pts |
| Housing units | 3,053±12 | 2,023,116 | −673 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.1%±7.0 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 32.3%±6.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.1%±3.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5%±3.3 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 Wolfe County get to work?
82.1% of Wolfe County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 13.1%.
| Measure | Wolfe County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 36.5%±4.8 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.1%±7.4 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.1%±7.7 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±5.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2%±5.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min±4.9 | 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 Wolfe County's census tracts?
Wolfe County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $26,476 (Tract 9302) to $36,417 (Tract 9301).
| Tract 930121237930100 | 2,735±386 | $36,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 930221237930200 | 3,708±386 | $26,476 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wolfe County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 113th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 106th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 109th of 120 |
| Median household income | 119th of 120 |
| Median home value | 116th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 117th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 117th of 120 |
| Median age | 38th 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 Wolfe 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.