U.S. County · Profile

Rowan County

24.4KTotal Population
87Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+10.49%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Rowan County has a population of 24,409 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.4%23,286
Black or African American2.1%513
Hispanic or Latino2.1%513
Two or More Races1.5%366
Asian0.8%195
Some Other Race0.2%49
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$50,038
32.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,578
25.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
24.6%
113.9% above national average
Median Age
30.6 years

Income & Poverty

$50,038Median Household Income
$28,578Per Capita Income
24.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$50,038$75,092
Families$66,125$95,501
Married-couple Families$66,125$74,060
Nonfamily Households$30,579$33,025

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 Rowan 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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