Poverty Rate in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
In Metcalfe County, Kentucky, an estimated 2,447 of 10,194 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Metcalfe County, Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Metcalfe County, Kentucky is 21.2%.
- How many people in Metcalfe County, Kentucky live in poverty?
In Metcalfe County, Kentucky, an estimated 2,447 of 10,194 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Metcalfe County, Kentucky compare to the average for Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Metcalfe County, Kentucky is 49.07% higher than the Kentucky average. In Metcalfe County, Kentucky, an estimated 24.0% of 10,194 people live in poverty. In Kentucky, 16.1% of 4,372,749 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Metcalfe County, Kentucky compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Metcalfe County, Kentucky is 92.0% higher than the US average. In Metcalfe County, Kentucky, an estimated 24.0% of 10,194 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Edmonton, Kentucky 22.8% of 1,797 people.
- Summer Shade, Kentucky 62% of 292 people.
Under 18 years
32.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
32.3% of 2 thousand people
Under 5 years
36.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
36.4% of 561 people
5 to 17 years
31% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
31% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
32.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
32.3% of 2 thousand people
18 to 64 years
25.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
25.3% of 6 thousand people
18 to 34 years
26.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
26.7% of 2 thousand people
35 to 64 years
24.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
24.6% of 4 thousand people
60 years and over
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
15.2% of 2 thousand people
65 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
9.5% of 2 thousand people
White
24.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
24.1% of 10 thousand people
Black or African American
10.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
10.7% of 196 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
0% of 29 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
0% of 7 people
Some other race
3.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
3.5% of 114 people
Two or more races
53.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
53.9% of 167 people
Hispanic
29.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
29.9% of 204 people
White, not Hispanic
24.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
24.2% of 10 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
20.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
20.6% of 7 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
34% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
34% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
23.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
23.4% of 3 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
14.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
14.9% of 2 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
7.9% of 1 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
13% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
13% of 5 thousand people
Employed
11.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
11.2% of 4 thousand people
Male
9.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
9.6% of 2 thousand people
Female
13.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
13.1% of 2 thousand people
Unemployed
47.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
47.9% of 219 people
Male
44.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
44.9% of 167 people
Female
57.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
57.7% of 52 people
Population 16 years and over
21.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
21.3% of 8 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
7.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
7.1% of 3 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
21.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
21.8% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
34.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
34.1% of 3 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
44.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
44.4% of 2 thousand people
Male
32.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
32.8% of 749 people
Female
52.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
52.9% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
51.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
51.7% of 261 people
25 to 34 years
56% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
56% of 166 people
35 to 44 years
63.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
63.2% of 204 people
45 to 54 years
29.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
29.7% of 192 people
55 to 64 years
60.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
60.7% of 430 people
65 to 74 years
20.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
20.4% of 235 people
75 years and over
23.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
23.1% of 290 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
21.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
21.1% of 451 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
41.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
41.4% of 331 people
Did not work
56% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
56% of 996 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
23.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
2022
23.7%
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