Wolfe County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wolfe County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 6,484. It is the 113th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wolfe County is 41.5 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wolfe County is $29,052. This is 53% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 63% lower. The poverty rate stands at 38.1%. This is 136% 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 15.8%. This is 227% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $66,400. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Wolfe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wolfe County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

7.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 73% 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 66.0%.