Wolfe County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 113th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Wolfe County, Kentucky is 6,484 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 113th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $29,052, the median home value is $66,400, and the median age is 41.5.

The population of Wolfe County has declined 13.6% since 2010 (7,364 → 6,364), a -1.04% annualized rate.

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

6,484

Population

-1.04%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$29,052

Median Income

$66,400

Median Home Value

Wolfe County covers 222 sq mi of land at 29.2 people per square mile.

About Wolfe County, KY

Wolfe County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 6,484. It ranks #113 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 41.5, older than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Wolfe County is $29,052, below the US median of $74,580. 32.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $66,400, with monthly rent averaging $507. The homeownership rate of 69.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wolfe County reflects 7.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.2 minutes each way.

Wolfe County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Wolfe County had a population of 7,364 in 2010 and 6,364 in 2024, a -13.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,365 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -1.01%.

6,364

Population (2024)

7,364

Population (2010)

7,365

Peak (2011)

-1.01%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	7,364	-	-	estimate
2011	7,365	+1	+0.01%	estimate
2012	7,197	-168	-2.28%	estimate
2013	7,282	+85	+1.18%	estimate
2014	7,255	-27	-0.37%	estimate
2015	7,247	-8	-0.11%	estimate
2016	7,203	-44	-0.61%	estimate
2017	7,264	+61	+0.85%	estimate
2018	7,215	-49	-0.67%	estimate
2019	7,151	-64	-0.89%	estimate
2020	6,557	-594	-8.31%	estimate
2021	6,507	-50	-0.76%	estimate
2022	6,415	-92	-1.41%	estimate
2023	6,370	-45	-0.70%	estimate
2024	6,364	-6	-0.09%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	96.1%
Black or African American	0.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.5

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

19.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.1%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

6.9%

20–24

4.2%

25–34

12.5%

35–44

8.6%

45–54

14.1%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

7.9%

65–74

11.8%

75–84

5.1%

85+

2.5%

Children (under 15): 19.4% · Seniors (65+): 19.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$29,052$-33,365 vs state
Mean household income	$38,556
Per-capita income	$15,253
Poverty rate	32.6%+20.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	5.4%
Employment-to-population	29.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

30.6%

Manufacturing

15.4%

Finance & real estate

10.3%

Education & health care

9.2%

Construction

6.7%

Public administration

6.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.3%

Retail trade

2.1%

The largest employment sector in Wolfe County is professional & business services, accounting for 30.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

0.0%

Carpool

74.7%

Public transit

7.7%

Work from home

31.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$66,400$-125,900 vs state

Median home value

$507

Median rent

69.9%

Homeownership rate

3,043

Total housing units

83.6%

Occupied

16.4%

Vacant

30.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

97.7%

With health insurance

84.3%

With broadband internet

14.1%

Foreign-born

4.0%

Veterans (18+)

33.0%

With a disability

97.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

66.0%

High School+

7.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wolfe County, Kentucky has a population of 6,484 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 113th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 29 people per square mile.

The population of Wolfe County has declined 13.6% since 2010 (7,364 → 6,364), a -1.04% annualized rate.

The median household income in Wolfe County, Kentucky is $29,052, with mean (average) household income of $38,556 and per-capita income of $15,253. 32.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Wolfe County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%), 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 Wolfe County, Kentucky is 41.5 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in Wolfe County is $66,400 and median monthly rent is $507. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,043 total housing units, 16.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Wolfe County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 30.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

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