Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,163 (100%) |
| Population Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 9 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $48,862 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,074 |
| Median Home Value | $123,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,391 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,857 (65.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,677 (22.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 857 (11.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,534 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Family Households | 4,326 (66.2%) |
The table below compares Rockcastle County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 70 | 43rd |
| Population Density | # 70 | 43rd |
| Median Household Income | # 86 | 29th |
| Per Capita Income | # 83 | 32nd |
| Diversity Index | # 107 | 12th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
