Metcalfe County, Kentucky (Formed 1860) Land Area Year Population (sq.mi) Density 2010 10,099 289.7 34.9 2000 10,037 290.9 34.5 1990 8,963 290.9 30.8 1980 9,484 290.9 32.6 1970 8,177 290.9 28.1 1960 8,367 290.9 28.8 1950 9,851 290.9 33.9 1940 10,853 290.9 37.3 1930 9,373 290.9 32.2 1920 10,075 290.9 34.6 1910 10,453 303.0 34.5 1900 9,988 288.0 34.7 1890 9,871 288.0 34.3 1880 9,423 288.5 32.7 1870 7,934 288.5 27.5