Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Metcalfe County: county in Kentucky, United States
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Metcalfe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,099 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,058 inhabitants. Its county seat is Edmonton. The county was created 166 years ago in 1860.
County Snapshot
Metcalfe County at a glance
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EdmontonPopulation 1,597
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Quick Facts about Metcalfe County
| Population | 10,058 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 754 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.9905,-85.6293 |
| Named for | Thomas Metcalfe |
| Altitude | 794 feet / 242 meters |
| Capital | Edmonton |
| Establishment | February 01, 1860 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:43:30 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.41% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Metcalfe County is located at 36°59'26"N 85°37'45"W (36.9905400, -85.6292500). It has 6 neighbors: Hart County, Adair County, Barren County, Cumberland County, Green County and Monroe County.
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The largest city of Metcalfe County is Edmonton with a population of 1,597. . See all Metcalfe County cities & populated places.
Metcalfe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Metcalfe County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton | 1,597 | City in Kentucky, U. |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Metcalfe County
Official Website- Edmonton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Metcalfe County decreased by 0.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,099 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,070 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,983 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,960 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,997 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,925 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,020 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,093 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,070 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,071 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,058 | -0.13% | estimation process |
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |