Casey County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,914 | — | #2,104 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,510 | -39.4% | #2,950 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,484 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $136,300 | -51.6% | #2,439 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $670 | -42.4% | #2,870 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | +72.4% | #2,814 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Casey County has a population of 15,914, making it the #2,104 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Casey County is $45,510, ranking #2,950 out of 3,222 counties — 39.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.7% and unemployment stands at 8.9%.
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The median home value in Casey County is $136,300 (-51.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $670/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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87.0% of residents in Casey County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% below the national rate.
About Casey County, Kentucky
Casey County, Kentucky has a total population of 15,914, making it the 2,104th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Casey County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Casey County is $45,510, which ranks #2,950 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9%.
The median home value in Casey County is $136,300, 51.6% below the national median. Renters in Casey County pay a median gross rent of $670 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Casey County, 12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.2 min.
Casey County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Casey County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.