Rowan County's estimated 2026 population is 24,426 with a growth rate of -0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rowan County is the 47th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 23,376 and has seen a growth of 4.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 31.7 years
Female: 32.1 years
Male: 30.8 years
There are 19,757 adults, (3,683 of whom are seniors) in Rowan County.
Female: 12,706 (51.7%)
Male: 11,872 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Rowan County includes 93.62% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,010 | 93.62% |
| Two or more races | 742 | 3.02% |
| Black or African American | 429 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 233 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 124 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.16% |
Rowan County's average per capita income is $41,854. Household income levels show a median of $54,321. The poverty rate stands at 24.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,281 | - |
| Families | $71,802 | $99,123 |
| Households | $54,321 | $75,885 |
| Non Families | $32,612 | $42,259 |
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