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Robertson County

Kentucky · 2,193 residents · 99.591 sq mi
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Robertson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,074. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,900. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,193
−3%since 2000
from 2,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+22%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Robertson County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,074
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,581 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,794
+78%since 2000
from $13,404 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,106)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score4%(89)
Diversity Score
4
+68%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robertson County, Kentucky?

Robertson County, Kentucky has about 2,193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Robertson County, Kentucky earns about $53,074 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 $101,900, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Robertson County, Kentucky?

About 13.8% 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 28.2% 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 69 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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