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Casey County

Kentucky · 15,941 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 $33,004. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,600. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,941
+3%since 2000
from 15,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+10%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K17K1990201020202024Casey County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,004
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,580 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,384
+43%since 2000
from $12,867 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+39%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(14,836)
Black0.5%(81)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(539)
Asian0.3%(52)
Other1.6%(249)
Diversity Score14%(2,231)
Segregation Score39.4%(6,281)
Diversity Score
14
+236%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casey County, Kentucky?

Casey County, Kentucky has about 15,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Casey County, Kentucky earns about $33,004 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Casey County, Kentucky?

About 11.2% 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 26.4% 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 1,730 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 42539ZIP 40437ZIP 42528ZIP 42565ZIP 42566ZIP 42516ZIP 42541
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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