Rockcastle County's estimated 2026 population is 16,084 with a growth rate of -0.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rockcastle County is the 71st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 17,086 and has seen a growth of -5.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.8 years
Female: 43.9 years
Male: 42.1 years
There are 12,683 adults, (3,116 of whom are seniors) in Rockcastle County.
Female: 8,169 (50.5%)
Male: 7,994 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Rockcastle County includes 95.73% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,473 | 95.73% |
| Two or more races | 390 | 2.41% |
| Other race | 162 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 97 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
Rockcastle County's average per capita income is $39,325. Household income levels show a median of $48,862. The poverty rate stands at 25.64%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,302 | - |
| Families | $68,031 | $82,155 |
| Households | $48,862 | $65,485 |
| Non Families | $21,114 | $31,620 |
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