As of 2025 the population of Meade County is 3,952. The population is expected to shrink to 3,771 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.93%.
The median age of Meade County residents is 40.
The diversity index of Meade County is 59.7, meaning that there is a 60% 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 $100,760 and projected to be $108,086 in 2030. Per capita income is $39,914, projected to be $43,062 in 2030. 2.91% of households – 115 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $800,930 and the average disposable income is $76,351.
There are 1,899 housing units in Meade County; 1,119 are owner-occupied, 445 are rented, and 335 are vacant. The average home value is $246,448, with 16 homes built in 2010 or later, and 503 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 254 businesses in Meade County, employing 2,287 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,857 age 16 and above. 561 workers commute into Meade County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,266 residents both live and work in/around Meade County. The average travel time is 16.5 minutes. 44.63% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.53% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,461 drive alone, 205 carpool, and 5 take public transportation. 38 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 148 residents work from home.
649 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 334 have associates degrees, 368 have bachelor’s degrees, and 248 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
