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Rowan County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Morehead

Rowan County's estimated 2025 population is 24,483 with a growth rate of 0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rowan County is the 48th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 23,376 and has seen a growth of 4.74% since that time.

24,483
Total Population
87
Population Density (miĀ²)
48
Population Rank (State)
37 0.15%
Annual Population Growth

Rowan County Population

Rowan County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Rowan County includes 95.27% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White23,36495.27%
Black or African American4511.84%
Two or more races3641.48%
Asian2400.98%
Native American770.31%
Other race290.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Rowan County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Rowan County's average per capita income is $40,019. Household income levels show a median of $53,657. The poverty rate stands at 24.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$79,948-
Families$72,544$104,060
Households$53,657$78,365
Non Families$32,909$40,041

$40,019

Average Income

$53,657

Median Household Income

24.52%

Poverty Rate