Menifee County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Menifee County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 6,203. It is the 115th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Menifee County is 45.1 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Menifee County is $44,672. This is 28% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 28.2%. This is 74% 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 4.9%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $111,500. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Menifee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Menifee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 7.8%.

Education

10.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 78.4%.