U.S. County · Profile

Rockcastle County

16.2KTotal Population
51Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-2.15%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Rockcastle County has a population of 16,190 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Rockcastle County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White97.3%15,753
Two or More Races2.2%356
Hispanic or Latino1.1%178
Some Other Race0.2%32
Black or African American0.1%16
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%16
Asian0.1%16
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Rockcastle County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$45,693
38.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,640
30.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
23.6%
105.2% above national average
Median Age
42.9 years

Income & Poverty

$45,693Median Household Income
$26,640Per Capita Income
23.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$45,693$63,530
Families$58,289$77,061
Married-couple Families$58,289$65,284
Nonfamily Households$22,020$23,782

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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