Kentucky

Metcalfe

10,286
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Metcalfe

Metcalfe, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 6,745. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,286.

Its recorded population peaked at 10,853 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 5 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Morgan Crosses the Cumberland (Christmas Raid), Morgan's First Kentucky Raid, Morgan's Second Kentucky Raid Opening (April 1863), and 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,286
201010,099
200010,037
19908,963
19809,484
19708,177
19608,367
19509,851
194010,853
19309,373
192010,075
191010,453
19009,988
18909,871
18809,423
18707,934
18606,745
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Metcalfe

Military engagements that took place in Metcalfe, Kentucky.

Morgan Crosses the Cumberland (Christmas Raid)
1862
Morgan's First Kentucky Raid
1862
Morgan's Second Kentucky Raid Opening (April 1863)
1863

Historic places in Metcalfe

National Register of Historic Places listings in Metcalfe, Kentucky.

Sulphur Well Historic District
Sulphur Well
Metcalfe County Kentucky Courthouse
Edmonton
Browse all Kentuckyhistoric sites ›

Other counties in Kentucky

Explore census history and historic records for more Kentucky counties.

WoodfordAdairAllenAndersonBallardBarrenBathBellBooneBourbonBoydBoyleBrackenBreathittBreckinridgeBullittButlerCaldwellCallowayCampbell
Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Metcalfe County, Kentucky

This page charts the census history of Metcalfe County, Kentucky. A full Aubrey report for an address here pulls together everything the historical record holds about the ground, from the earliest settlement to the twentieth century:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Metcalfe County, Kentucky report
Or see a real report first

Explore Kentucky records

Kentuckyhistory ›NRHP historic sites ›Notable people from Kentucky›

Frequently asked about Metcalfe

When does Metcalfe first appear in the US census?
Metcalfe, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 6,745.
What is the population of Metcalfe?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Metcalfe had a recorded population of 10,286.
When did Metcalfe's population peak?
Metcalfe's recorded population peaked at 10,853 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Metcalfe?
3 documented military engagements took place in Metcalfe, including Morgan Crosses the Cumberland (Christmas Raid), Morgan's First Kentucky Raid, Morgan's Second Kentucky Raid Opening (April 1863).
How many historic places are in Metcalfe?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Metcalfe, Kentucky.
Aubrey Research

Research the history of any US location

Aubrey searches federal archives, archaeological records, historic registers, and primary sources to build a full historical report for any address or place in the United States.

Research your locationView a free sample report