Rockcastle County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rockcastle County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21203
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 203
Geography
- Land Area
- 316.57 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.53 sq mi
- Total Area
- 318.10 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.361050
- Longitude
- -84.314368
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,142
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,665
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,952 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 1.2% |
| White | 15,591 | 96.6% |
| Black | 95 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,581 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 0.6% |
| White | 12,348 | 97.5% |
| Black | 76 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 158 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,163
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $47,975
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,033
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,473 | 95.7% |
| Black | 97 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,543
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,720 | 14.9% |
| Republican | 9,138 | 79.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 309 | 2.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,557 | 48.1% |
| Female | 5,986 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,788 | 93.5% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 0.8% |
| Black | 11 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,575
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,277 | 39.6% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 34.1% |
| Black | 2 | 18.2% |
| Asian | 46 | 45.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,214 | 39.8% |
| Female | 2,361 | 39.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,222 (36.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,582 (13.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,391
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $125,613
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $701
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.