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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Casey County

Kentucky · 14,211 residents · 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 $14,993. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,200. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,211
−8%vs 2000
vs 15,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
32 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K15K15K16K17K1990201020202024Casey County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,993
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,580 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,719
−40%vs 2000
vs $12,867 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.4%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$207
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $295 in 2000
US average: $450
80.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
20.0% rent
2.1
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.2%(644)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(14,116)
Black0.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(17)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0.3%(44)
Diversity Score2%(278)
2
−53%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
43.1%
−14.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.1 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Casey County, Kentucky?

Casey County, Kentucky has about 14,211 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Casey County, Kentucky earns about $14,993 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 $31,200, and the typical rent is about $207 a month.

How educated are people in Casey County, Kentucky?

About 6.5% 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 29.4% of people in Casey County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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