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
35th
Median Household Income $45,510 -39.4% #2,950 / 3,222
8th
Median Age 42.0 years +8.0% #1,484 / 3,222
54th
Median Home Value $136,300 -51.6% #2,439 / 3,222
24th
Median Gross Rent $670 -42.4% #2,870 / 3,222
11th
Poverty Rate 21.7% +72.4% #2,814 / 3,222
13th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$45,510 −39.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,950 of 3,222
8th percentile
Per Capita Income
$26,254 −36.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,873 of 3,222
11th percentile
Poverty Rate
21.7% +72.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,814 of 3,222
13th percentile
Unemployment Rate
8.9% +67.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,019 of 3,222
6th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9% −61.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,036 of 3,222
6th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.2 min +12.9% vs nat'l
Rank #707 of 3,222
78th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$136,300 −51.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,439 of 3,222
24th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$670 −42.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,870 of 3,222
11th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.7% +23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #677 of 3,222
79th percentile
79.7% Homeownership

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Health

87.0% of residents in Casey County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% below the national rate.

87.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.0% −5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,697 of 3,222
16th percentile

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.