Rowan County, KY

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2021 Population

24,654

0.489% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

31.1

2.3% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

25.4%

6.46% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$45,681

6.85% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$137,700

8.51% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

10,593

0.18% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Rowan County, KY had a population of 24.7k people with a median age of 31.1 and a median household income of $45,681. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rowan County, KY grew from 24,534 to 24,654, a 0.489% increase and its median household income grew from $42,754 to $45,681, a 6.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rowan County, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.87%), White (Hispanic) (1.31%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.763%).

None of the households in Rowan County, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Rowan County, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rowan County, KY are Morehead State University (1,547 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Rowan County, KY was $137,700, and the homeownership rate was 61.4%.

Most people in Rowan County, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Rowan County, KY was 2 cars per household.

Rowan County, KY borders Bath County, KY, Carter County, KY, Elliott County, KY, Fleming County, KY, Lewis County, KY, Menifee County, KY, and Morgan County, KY.

United States Kentucky

Population & Diversity

Rowan County, KY is home to a population of 24.7k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.64% of Rowan County, KY residents were born outside of the country (405 people).

In 2021, there were 50.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.3k people) in Rowan County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 461 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 322 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Rowan County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rowan County, KY was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rowan County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rowan County, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
23.3k ± 23
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
461 ± 158
White (Hispanic)
322 ± 82

1.9%

Hispanic Population

468 people

1.9% of the people in Rowan County, KY are hispanic (468 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rowan County, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

405 people

2.06%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

506 people

As of 2021, 1.64% of Rowan County, KY residents (405 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rowan County, KY was 2.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rowan County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
398 ± 157
Gulf War (1990s)
162 ± 86
Gulf War (2001-)
157 ± 100

Rowan County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rowan County, KY employs 10.6k people. The largest industries in Rowan County, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,101 people), Educational Services (1,810 people), and Retail Trade (1,243 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($59,345), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,440), and Construction ($50,395).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.6k

2021 Value

± 838

0.18%

1 Year growth

± 10.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rowan County, KY grew at a rate of 0.18%, from 10.6k employees to 10.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rowan County, KY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,234 people), Sales & Related Occupations (919 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (901 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rowan County, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.6k

2021 Value

± 838

0.18%

1 Year growth

± 10.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rowan County, KY grew at a rate of 0.18%, from 10.6k employees to 10.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rowan County, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,101 people), Educational Services (1,810 people), and Retail Trade (1,243 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rowan County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Rowan County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,512

Median earning men ± $6,087

$23,903

Median earning women ± $2,652

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,250), Construction ($52,368), and Wholesale Trade ($42,039).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,559), Manufacturing ($38,520), and Public Administration ($35,339).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

238
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
155
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
138
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$138k
Manufacturing
$130k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$32.7k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rowan County, KY went to Donald J. Trump with 59.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rowan County, KY went to Donald J. Trump with 59.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rowan County, KY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Rowan County, KY awarded 1,547 degrees. The student population of Rowan County, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,469 male students and 5,513 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rowan County, KY are White (1,379 and 91.8%), followed by Black or African American (51 and 3.4%), Hispanic or Latino (28 and 1.86%), and Two or More Races (27 and 1.8%).

The largest universities in Rowan County, KY by number of degrees awarded are Morehead State University (1,547 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Rowan County, KY are General Studies (168 and 10.9%), Registered Nursing (120 and 7.76%), and Radiation Therapist (72 and 4.65%).

The median tuition cost in Rowan County, KY for a public four year colleges is $9,082 for in-state students and $13,726 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Rowan County, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,982 (38.6% men and 61.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,982 students enrolled in Rowan County, KY, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,806 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
145 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
69 degree-majors awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
62 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rowan County, KY was General Studies with 145 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Rowan County, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Morehead State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,547 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Morehead State University with 1,547 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 559 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rowan County, KY, which is 0.566 times less than the 988 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,379 degrees mean that there were 27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 51 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,082) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($380) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rowan County, KY was $137,700 in 2021, which is 0.562 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $126,900 to $137,700, a 8.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Rowan County, KY is 61.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rowan County, KY have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rowan County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rowan County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.856%.

Housing

Property

$137,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$19,860

$5,411

Median Property Taxes

±$569

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rowan County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rowan County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.4%

Homeownership

2021

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.4% of the housing units in Rowan County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rowan County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9501
Census Tract 9504

The following map shows all of the tracts in Rowan County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,681

Median Household Income

± $3,572

8.82k

Number of Households

± 803

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.82k households in Rowan County, KY grew to $45,681 from the previous year's value of $42,754.

The following chart displays the households in Rowan County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rowan County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Carpooled (9.04%)
Worked At Home (5.67%)

In 2021, 77.5% of workers in Rowan County, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.04%) and those who worked at home (5.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rowan County, KY have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.57% of the workforce in Rowan County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rowan County, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rowan County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rowan County, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rowan County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.856%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

25.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rowan County, KY (5.5k out of 21.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rowan County, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 28.8% of the children was living in poverty in Rowan County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 79.9 in Rowan County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 19.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.5% of the population of Rowan County, KY has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 27.6% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 9.36% on non-group plans, and 1.85% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rowan County, KY see 1359 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.02% increase from the previous year (1294 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1645 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 181 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,359 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rowan County, KY

Primary care physicians in Rowan County, KY see an average of 1,359 patients per year. This represents a 5.02% increase from the previous year (1,294 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rowan County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 30.2% between 18 and 34 years, 32.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.45%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

27.6%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

9.36%

Non-Group

1.85%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rowan County, KY grew by 20.5% from 4.53% to 5.45%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rowan County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Rowan County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rowan County, KY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.8% in Rowan County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rowan County, KY.

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