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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Rowan County

Kentucky · 22,094 residents · 279.881 sq mi
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Rowan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,055. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $65,700. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% 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

22,094
+9%since 1990
from 20,353 in 1990
1990 – 2025
79 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 73 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.8
+14%since 1990
from 26.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,055
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,922 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,888
+82%since 1990
from $7,639 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.3%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
69.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
30.2% rent
2.3
−16%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(19,882)
Black1.7%(339)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(46)
Asian0.4%(80)
Diversity Score6.2%(1,266)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(21,063)
Black1.5%(342)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(235)
Asian0.9%(197)
Diversity Score8.6%(1,911)
9
+39%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.9%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.9%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−6%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowan County, Kentucky?

Rowan County, Kentucky has about 22,094 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rowan County, Kentucky earns about $28,055 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rowan County, Kentucky expensive?

In Rowan County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Rowan County, Kentucky?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rowan County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rowan County, Kentucky?

About 21.3% of people in Rowan County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rowan County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Rowan County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,741 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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