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Wolfe County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Wolfe County has 6,298 residents, down 4.0% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 88 households moved in and 133 moved out (-45 net), while a net $0.6M of income left. Median household income is $30,417, the median home $75,800 and median rent $501 a month.
In Kentucky: 107th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 119th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 119th of 120 counties for median household income · 116th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wolfe County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Breathitt County, KY | 21 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wolfe County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
The IRS publishes no county-level flows for Wolfe County (it suppresses flows of fewer than 20 households).
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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.