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Casey County

Kentucky · 16,205 residents (2025 est.) · 444.258 sq mi
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Casey County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,510. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $136,300. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,914
+3%since 2000
from 15,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 37 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+11%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,205 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K17K1990201020202024Casey County
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.5%(1,029)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(859)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(1,180)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(920)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(787)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.9%(1,886)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(1,856)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(1,869)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.9%(2,214)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.2%(1,946)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.9%(1,097)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(271)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,510
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,580 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,254
+104%since 2000
from $12,867 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+11%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+17%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(15,057)
Black0.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(198)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(14,838)
Black0.4%(60)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(546)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other2.9%(459)
Diversity Score
16
+76%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
30
−23%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.6%(414)
Puerto Rican0.3%(45)
Venezuelan0.2%(36)
Guatemalan0.1%(22)
Cuban0%(1)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(10)
Thai0%(1)
Ancestry
American39.5%(6,289)
English11.2%(1,782)
German6.3%(1,010)
Irish3.7%(585)
Swiss1.3%(213)
French1.1%(168)
Polish0.8%(121)
Scottish0.7%(119)
Italian0.6%(93)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(58)
Swedish0.3%(50)
Dutch0.3%(42)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
British0.2%(25)
Norwegian0.1%(20)
Welsh0.1%(18)
Russian0.1%(17)
Slovak0.1%(10)
Portuguese0.1%(9)
Arab0%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 62.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(1,581)
Married55.7%(3,407)
Widowed3.6%(218)
Divorced14.9%(911)
Women 15+
Never married18.5%(1,246)
Married56.8%(3,822)
Widowed12.9%(868)
Divorced11.8%(793)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casey County, Kentucky?

Casey County, Kentucky has about 15,914 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Casey County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Casey County, Kentucky earns about $45,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Casey County, Kentucky expensive?

In Casey County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $136,300, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Casey County, Kentucky?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Casey County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Casey County, Kentucky?

About 21.7% of people in Casey County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Casey County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Casey County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,703 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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