Metcalfe County, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Metcalfe County
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Metcalfe County Courthouse in Edmonton
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1860 |
| Named for | Thomas Metcalfe |
| Seat | Edmonton |
| Largest city | Edmonton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 291 sq mi (750 km2) |
| • Land | 290 sq mi (800 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) 0.5% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,286 |
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10,482  |
| • Density | 35.35/sq mi (13.648/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Metcalfe County is a county located in the state of Kentucky, United States. It was created in May 1860. The county is named after Thomas Metcalfe. He was the Governor of Kentucky from 1828 to 1832.
The main town and county seat of Metcalfe County is Edmonton. It is the only official city in the county. Metcalfe County is part of a larger area around Glasgow. This area is important for statistics and planning.
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Geography of Metcalfe County
Metcalfe County covers a total area of about 291 square miles. Most of this area, about 290 square miles, is land. A small part, about 1.5 square miles, is water. This means only about 0.5% of the county is covered by water.
Neighboring Counties
Metcalfe County shares its borders with several other counties in Kentucky. Knowing these helps you understand where it is located.
- Hart County (to the northwest)
- Green County (to the northeast)
- Adair County (to the east)
- Cumberland County (to the southeast)
- Monroe County (to the south)
- Barren County (to the west)
People of Metcalfe County
The number of people living in Metcalfe County has changed over many years. The census helps us count how many people live in an area.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 7,934 | — | |
| 1880 | 9,423 | 18.8% | |
| 1890 | 9,871 | 4.8% | |
| 1900 | 9,988 | 1.2% | |
| 1910 | 10,453 | 4.7% | |
| 1920 | 10,075 | −3.6% | |
| 1930 | 9,373 | −7.0% | |
| 1940 | 10,853 | 15.8% | |
| 1950 | 9,851 | −9.2% | |
| 1960 | 8,367 | −15.1% | |
| 1970 | 8,177 | −2.3% | |
| 1980 | 9,484 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 8,963 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 10,037 | 12.0% | |
| 2010 | 10,099 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 10,286 | 1.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 10,482 | 3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2021 |
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In 2000, there were 10,037 people living in Metcalfe County. The population density was about 34 people for every square mile. Most people living in the county were White (about 97%). A smaller number were Black or African American (about 1.6%).
The people in Metcalfe County are of different ages. In 2000, about 24.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the county was 38 years.
Towns and Places
Metcalfe County has one official city and several smaller communities.
City
- Edmonton is the county seat. This means it is where the county government is located.
Census-Designated Place
- Summer Shade is a community that is counted by the census. It is not an official city.
Other Communities
Many other smaller, unincorporated communities are found throughout Metcalfe County. These places do not have their own local government.
Ghost Town
- Alone is a place that used to be a community but is now mostly abandoned.
Interesting Places
Metcalfe County has some unique natural and historical landmarks.
- The Cut
- Devil's Den Cave
