Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Total Population: 16,144

County Seat: Mount Vernon

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Median Home Value

$119,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,367

Across all households

Median Age

42.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.8%
Two or More Races1.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.4%

65 Years and Over

19.2%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

4.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,367

Mean Household Income

$67,845

Per Capita Income

$28,133

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$119,300

Median Rent

$678/mo

Total Housing Units

7,377

Owner-Occupied

76.4%

Renter-Occupied

23.6%

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Married Couple Households

53.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.0%

Average Household Size

2.46

Broadband Internet Access

78.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21203.