Wolfe County, Kentucky (Formed 1860) Land Area Year Population (sq.mi) Density 2010 7,355 222.2 33.1 2000 7,065 222.8 31.7 1990 6,503 222.8 29.2 1980 6,698 222.8 30.1 1970 5,669 222.8 25.4 1960 6,534 222.8 29.3 1950 7,615 222.8 34.2 1940 9,997 222.8 44.9 1930 8,425 222.8 37.8 1920 8,783 222.8 39.4 1910 9,864 230.0 42.9 1900 8,764 239.0 36.7 1890 7,180 239.0 30.0 1880 5,638 222.1 25.4 1870 3,603 222.1 16.2