Rowan County, Kentucky

Total Population: 24,525

County Seat: Morehead

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.8%
Two or More Races1.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

21.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.