Rowan County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rowan County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21205
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 205
Geography
- Land Area
- 279.88 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.39 sq mi
- Total Area
- 286.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.204266
- Longitude
- -83.428079
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,442
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,633
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,858 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 587 | 2.4% |
| White | 22,933 | 93.8% |
| Black | 339 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 136 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,169 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 467 | 2.4% |
| White | 18,495 | 94.2% |
| Black | 289 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 268 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 24,578
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,396
- Poverty Rate
- 21.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,220
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,010 | 93.6% |
| Black | 429 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 233 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,839
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,400 | 53.0% |
| Republican | 5,931 | 37.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 707 | 4.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,487 | 47.3% |
| Female | 8,350 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,352 | 90.6% |
| Hispanic | 223 | 1.4% |
| Black | 78 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 173 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,479
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,882 | 48.0% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 34.1% |
| Black | 15 | 19.2% |
| Asian | 86 | 49.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,512 | 46.9% |
| Female | 3,967 | 47.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,673 (25.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,736 (26.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,623
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $162,895
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $774
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 8.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.