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Menifee County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Menifee County, Kentucky has a population of 6,230, the 115th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $45,096 and the median home value is $125,800. The poverty rate is 26.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Menifee County Quick Facts

Population 6,230
Median Household Income $45,096
Median Home Value $125,800
Poverty Rate 26.9%
Unemployment Rate 7.9%
Median Age 46.2 years
Homeownership Rate 75.5%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.9%
High School Graduation 80.6%
Cities/Places 1
Population 6,230 115th of 120
Median Income $45,096 29% lower than state
Poverty Rate 26.9%
Unemployment 7.9%

How Menifee County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population6,2036,230+0.4%
Median household income$44,672$45,096+0.9%
Median home value$111,500$125,800+12.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.8%
$25K-$50K 22.2%
$50K-$100K 29.3%
$100K+ 17.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.4%
$10K-$15K
11.6%
$15K-$20K
5.5%
$20K-$25K
6.3%
$25K-$30K
4.6%
$30K-$35K
6.9%
$35K-$40K
4.2%
$40K-$45K
3.4%
$45K-$50K
3.1%
$50K-$60K
7.8%
$60K-$75K
8.6%
$75K-$100K
13.0%
$100K-$125K
5.1%
$125K-$150K
4.0%
$150K-$200K
7.9%
$200K+
0.7%

Employment

7.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
44.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $675/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

9out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 33 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Menifee County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Frenchburg643$26,80639.7%$131,400

Population Overview

Menifee County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 6,230. It is the 115th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Menifee County is 46.2 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Menifee County is $45,096. This is 29% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.9%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 62% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $125,800. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Menifee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Menifee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 7.5%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Menifee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Menifee County, Kentucky?

Menifee County has a population of 6,230, making it the 115th most populous county in Kentucky.

What is the median income in Menifee County?

The median household income in Menifee County is $45,096 with a poverty rate of 26.9%.

How many cities are in Menifee County, Kentucky?

Menifee County contains 1 Census-designated place.