As of 2026 the population of Meade County is 3,892. The population is expected to shrink to 3,788 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.54%.
The median age of Meade County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Meade County is 59.4, meaning that there is a 59% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Meade County is $119,126 and projected to be $134,690 in 2031. Per capita income is $47,696, projected to be $54,460 in 2031. 3.19% of households – 124 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,190,354 and the average disposable income is $87,755.
There are 1,886 housing units in Meade County; 1,126 are owner-occupied, 425 are rented, and 335 are vacant. The average home value is $262,778, with 16 homes built in 2010 or later, and 579 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 256 businesses in Meade County, employing 2,224 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,782 age 16 and above. 592 workers commute into Meade County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,164 residents both live and work in/around Meade County. The average travel time is 17.2 minutes. 35.57% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.43% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,304 drive alone, 238 carpool, and 4 take public transportation. 97 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 139 residents work from home.
672 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 351 have associates degrees, 459 have bachelor’s degrees, and 228 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
