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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockcastle County

Kentucky · 16,582 residents · 316.567 sq mi
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Rockcastle County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,475. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,200. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,582
+12%since 1990
from 14,803 in 1990
1990 – 2025
52 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 47 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+10%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K17K17K1990201020202024Rockcastle County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,475
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,967 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,337
+62%since 1990
from $7,630 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.1%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 30.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$282
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
79.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
20.5% rent
1.9
−6%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(14,741)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(43)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score1.8%(260)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(16,301)
Black0.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(102)
Asian0.1%(20)
Diversity Score2.2%(363)
2
+24%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.7%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 44.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 28.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rockcastle County, Kentucky?

Rockcastle County, Kentucky has about 16,582 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rockcastle County, Kentucky earns about $23,475 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockcastle County, Kentucky expensive?

In Rockcastle County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $45,200, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Rockcastle County, Kentucky?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rockcastle County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockcastle County, Kentucky?

About 23.1% of people in Rockcastle County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockcastle County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockcastle County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,779 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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