Metcalfe County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Metcalfe County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
10,425
Median Age
42.0
Male Median
41.2
Female Median
43.0
Metcalfe County, Kentucky Population Growth

Metcalfe County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.9%%.
+2.9%% Growth
Metcalfe County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Metcalfe County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.0 | 10,425 |
| 2023 | 41.9 | 10,372 |
| 2022 | 42.6 | 10,313 |
| 2021 | 43.3 | 10,275 |
| 2020 | 43.6 | 10,062 |
| 2019 | 43.9 | 10,036 |
| 2018 | 43.4 | 10,004 |
| 2017 | 43.1 | 9,990 |
| 2016 | 43.5 | 9,983 |
| 2015 | 43.4 | 9,985 |
| 2014 | 42.9 | 10,025 |
| 2013 | 42.7 | 10,043 |
| 2012 | 41.9 | 10,074 |
| 2011 | 41.6 | 10,124 |
| 2010 | 41.0 | 10,130 |
Metcalfe County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 18.1% |
| 18–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 10.8% |
| 35–54 | 25.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65+ | 19.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Metcalfe County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 74.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Metcalfe County, Kentucky
The median age in Metcalfe County, Kentucky is 42.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Metcalfe County, Kentucky is 10,425.
In Metcalfe County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Metcalfe County, Kentucky has remained stable.