Rowan County's estimated 2026 population is 25,019 with a growth rate of 0.69% 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 7.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (95.27%)
Black or African American (1.84%)
Two or more races (1.48%)
Asian (0.98%)
Native American (0.31%)
Other race (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,364 | 95.27% |
| Black or African American | 451 | 1.84% |
| Two or more races | 364 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 240 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.31% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,948 | - |
| Families | $72,544 | $104,060 |
| Households | $53,657 | $78,365 |
| Non Families | $32,909 | $40,041 |
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