Market insights · Kentucky
Metcalfe County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Metcalfe County has 10,583 residents, up 2.9% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 224 households moved in and 196 moved out (+28 net), bringing in a net $3.0M of income. Median household income is $51,473, the median home $110,200 and median rent $582 a month.
In Kentucky: 40th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 33rd of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 78th of 120 counties for median household income · 102nd of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Metcalfe County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Barren County, KY | 86 | $3.4M |
| Monroe County, KY | 22 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Metcalfe County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Barren County, KY | 91 | $3.2M |
| Warren County, KY | 20 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.