Menifee County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 115th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Menifee County, Kentucky is 6,203 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 115th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $44,672, the median home value is $111,500, and the median age is 45.1.

The population of Menifee County has declined 0.4% since 2010 (6,368 → 6,341), a -0.03% annualized rate.

Menifee County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,203

Population

-0.03%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$44,672

Median Income

$111,500

Median Home Value

Menifee County covers 204 sq mi of land at 30.5 people per square mile.

About Menifee County, KY

Menifee County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 6,203. It ranks #115 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 45.1, older than the national median. The population is 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

The median household income in Menifee County is $44,672, below the US median of $74,580. 21.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $111,500, with monthly rent averaging $634. The homeownership rate of 72.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Menifee County reflects 10.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 39.5 minutes each way.

Menifee County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Menifee County had a population of 6,368 in 2010 and 6,341 in 2024, a -0.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,483 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: -0.02%.

6,341

Population (2024)

6,368

Population (2010)

6,483

Peak (2019)

-0.02%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,368	-	-	estimate
2011	6,417	+49	+0.77%	estimate
2012	6,337	-80	-1.25%	estimate
2013	6,341	+4	+0.06%	estimate
2014	6,303	-38	-0.60%	estimate
2015	6,371	+68	+1.08%	estimate
2016	6,450	+79	+1.24%	estimate
2017	6,465	+15	+0.23%	estimate
2018	6,415	-50	-0.77%	estimate
2019	6,483	+68	+1.06%	estimate
2020	6,142	-341	-5.26%	estimate
2021	6,175	+33	+0.54%	estimate
2022	6,215	+40	+0.65%	estimate
2023	6,279	+64	+1.03%	estimate
2024	6,341	+62	+0.99%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	97.1%
Black or African American	0.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.1

Median Age

47.7%

Female

52.3%

Male

22.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.9%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

5.7%

15–19

5.9%

20–24

4.9%

25–34

11.4%

35–44

10.6%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

8.9%

65–74

12.9%

75–84

7.1%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 17.1% · Seniors (65+): 22.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$44,672$-17,745 vs state
Mean household income	$64,037
Per-capita income	$25,987
Poverty rate	21.7%+9.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	44.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.5%

Manufacturing

16.5%

Construction

14.4%

Retail trade

7.1%

Public administration

6.4%

Finance & real estate

5.8%

Education & health care

4.0%

Agriculture

3.0%

The largest employment sector in Menifee County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.4%

Carpool

82.4%

Public transit

10.2%

Work from home

39.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$111,500$-80,800 vs state

Median home value

$634

Median rent

72.6%

Homeownership rate

3,387

Total housing units

70.5%

Occupied

29.5%

Vacant

27.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.7%

With health insurance

84.3%

With broadband internet

20.3%

Foreign-born

8.3%

Veterans (18+)

23.8%

With a disability

98.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

78.4%

High School+

10.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Menifee County, Kentucky has a population of 6,203 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 115th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 30 people per square mile.

The population of Menifee County has declined 0.4% since 2010 (6,368 → 6,341), a -0.03% annualized rate.

The median household income in Menifee County, Kentucky is $44,672, with mean (average) household income of $64,037 and per-capita income of $25,987. 21.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Menifee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (97.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Menifee County, Kentucky is 45.1 years. Residents are 47.7% female and 52.3% male.

The median home value in Menifee County is $111,500 and median monthly rent is $634. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,387 total housing units, 29.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Menifee County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Menifee County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.