Meade County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Meade County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 30,032. It is the 36th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meade County is 39.3 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meade County is $70,163. This is 12% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $195,000. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Meade County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Meade County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.