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Robertson County

Kentucky · 2,282 residents · 99.591 sq mi
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Robertson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,254. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,500. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,282
+1%since 2000
from 2,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+11%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Robertson County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,254
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,581 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,374
+15%since 2000
from $13,404 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,233)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,232)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(22)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(68)
Diversity Score
3
+22%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robertson County, Kentucky?

Robertson County, Kentucky has about 2,282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Robertson County, Kentucky earns about $27,254 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robertson County, Kentucky expensive?

In Robertson County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $64,500, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Robertson County, Kentucky?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Robertson County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robertson County, Kentucky?

About 25.1% of people in Robertson County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robertson County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Robertson County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 158 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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