Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Total Population: 16,144
County Seat: Mount Vernon
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
81.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
13.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21203.