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Rockcastle County

Kentucky · 16,037 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 $38,744. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 13% 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 $88,500. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,037
−3%since 2000
from 16,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+21%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K17K17K1990201020202024Rockcastle County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,744
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,475 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,597
+83%since 2000
from $12,337 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(16,301)
Black0.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(102)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(363)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(15,316)
Black0.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(172)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other1.9%(297)
Diversity Score8.4%(1,354)
Segregation Score41.5%(6,662)
Diversity Score
8
+286%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockcastle County, Kentucky?

Rockcastle County, Kentucky has about 16,037 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockcastle County, Kentucky earns about $38,744 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 $88,500, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Rockcastle County, Kentucky?

About 12.9% 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 22.0% 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 1,234 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9504
4 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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