Rockcastle County's estimated 2026 population is 16,336 with a growth rate of 0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rockcastle County is the 69th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 17,086 and has seen a growth of -4.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rockcastle County includes 96.56% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (96.56%)
Two or more races (2.03%)
Black or African American (0.63%)
Other race (0.47%)
Asian (0.31%)
Native American (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,588 | 96.56% |
| Two or more races | 328 | 2.03% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 0.63% |
| Other race | 76 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Rockcastle County's average per capita income is $38,585. Household income levels show a median of $48,367. The poverty rate stands at 24.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,446 | - |
| Families | $62,438 | $82,781 |
| Households | $48,367 | $67,845 |
| Non Families | $22,403 | $32,093 |
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