Rowan County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21205 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,578 | — | #1,677 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,321 | -27.7% | #2,516 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.7 years | -18.5% | #3,144 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,800 | -42.6% | #1,986 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $825 | -29.1% | #1,923 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.2% | +92.2% | #2,953 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rowan County has a population of 24,578, making it the #1,677 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.7 years, which is 18.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Rowan County is $54,321, ranking #2,516 out of 3,222 counties — 27.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.2% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Rowan County is $161,800 (-42.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $825/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.5%.
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93.9% of residents in Rowan County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Rowan County, Kentucky
Rowan County, Kentucky has a total population of 24,578, making it the 1,677th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rowan County is 31.7 years, which is 18.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rowan County is $54,321, which ranks #2,516 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Rowan County is $161,800, 42.6% below the national median. Renters in Rowan County pay a median gross rent of $825 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rowan County, 25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Rowan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Rowan 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.