Metcalfe, KY County is a beautiful rural area located in south central Kentucky. The population of Metcalfe County is estimated to be 10,275 people and the population density is 35 people per square mile. Metcalfe County residents enjoy a high quality of life with plenty of year-round outdoor activities, such as fishing, camping, hiking and picnicking at local parks like Mill Springs Park and John S. Mosby Wildlife Management Area. There are also several local businesses throughout the county including Draper’s Grocery Store, Metcalfe Auto & Tractor Parts, Farmer’s Co-op, and more. Other organizations in the area include Metcalfe County Public Library, Metcalfe County Historical Society, and many churches. The county hosts local sporting events like softball tournaments at Barr & Son Field and Little League games at Memorial Park Stadium throughout the year.
The population in Metcalfe County is 10,275. There are 36 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Metcalfe County is 43.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Metcalfe County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Metcalfe County
- 60.0% are married
- 13.1% are divorced
- 32.9% are married with children
- 9.5% have children, but are single
Race in Metcalfe County
- 95.1% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander