Rowan County, Kentucky
Rowan County is home to 24,578 people. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Kentucky rate (16.1%). The median household income is $54,321.
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| Measure | Value | Kentucky | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,578 | 4,534,824 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $54,321 | $63,726 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 24.2% | 16.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 31.2% | 20.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.1% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 27.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $161,800 | $205,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $825 | $967 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.6% | 45.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.1% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 31.7 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.