Rockcastle County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21203 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,163 | — | #2,091 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,862 | -35.0% | #2,836 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,272 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $123,600 | -56.2% | #2,599 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $676 | -41.9% | #2,845 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.6% | +103.5% | #3,012 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rockcastle County has a population of 16,163, making it the #2,091 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rockcastle County is $48,862, ranking #2,836 out of 3,222 counties — 35.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.6% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Rockcastle County is $123,600 (-56.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $676/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.3%.
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93.2% of residents in Rockcastle County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Rockcastle County, Kentucky has a total population of 16,163, making it the 2,091st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rockcastle County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rockcastle County is $48,862, which ranks #2,836 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Rockcastle County is $123,600, 56.2% below the national median. Renters in Rockcastle County pay a median gross rent of $676 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rockcastle County, 13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Rockcastle County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%).
All data for Rockcastle 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.