Rowan County, Kentucky
Total Population: 24,525
County Seat: Morehead
Median Home Value
$155,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$53,657
Across all households
Median Age
31.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.6%
65 Years and Over
14.2%
Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.6%
No Health Insurance
5.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
27.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
21.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$53,657
Mean Household Income
$78,365
Per Capita Income
$30,257
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
72.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$155,900
Median Rent
$815/mo
Total Housing Units
10,577
Owner-Occupied
63.1%
Renter-Occupied
36.9%
Vacancy Rate
11.6%
Married Couple Households
43.4%
Cohabiting Couple Households
10.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.8%
Average Household Size
2.32
Broadband Internet Access
92.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
12.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21205.