Casey County, Kentucky Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Casey County, Kentucky, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Casey County, Kentucky. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Casey County, Kentucky. The estimated population of Casey County, Kentucky is 15,863 people, with a median age of 42.6.

We can look at the total population in Casey County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,863
 -0.66% +0.37%
2020
15,968
+0.52%
-
2019
15,885
+0.56%
-
2018
15,796
 -0.06% -
2017
15,805
 - -

Population of Casey County, Kentucky by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.4%
95%
 -0.63%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.6%
 +50.00%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
3%
2.8%
 +7.14%
Asian
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
0.8%
 +100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Casey County, Kentucky by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.6 0% 40.8 0% 44 +0.46%
2020 42.6 0% 40.8 0% 43.8 -0.23%
2019 42.6 -0.7% 40.8 -2.86% 43.9 +0.46%
2018 42.9 -0.46% 42 +0.48% 43.7 -0.23%
2017 43.1 - 41.8 - 43.8 -

The median age of Casey County, Kentucky gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 818 +27.07% 959 +16.75% 1,060 1,124
10 to 19 1,193 -21.59% 908 -1.31% 953 891
20 to 29 928 -7.37% 896 -0.59% 860 890
30 to 39 794 +4.76% 770 +3.09% 830 792
40 to 49 1,100 -13.28% 1,150 -3.09% 958 1,109
50 to 59 1,205 -10.15% 1,072 -18.79% 1,086 883
60 to 69 1,011 0.15% 1,167 +9.22% 1,007 1,275
70+ 736 +20.14% 1,098 +14.29% 886 1,259

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Casey County, Kentucky is $37,694.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Casey County.

  • Under 25
    $31,343.00
  • 25 to 44
    $40,823.00
  • 45 to 64
    $41,679.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,344.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Casey County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Casey County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Casey County, Kentucky is currently $52,149.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.28% of households in Casey County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Casey County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.97%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Casey County is $20,189.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Casey County by the total population of Casey County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Casey County, Kentucky, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Casey County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.18%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.04%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Casey County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Casey County over the age of 16 is 12,661.

Of those people, a total of 48.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Casey County is 43.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 826 34.90% 26.70%
20 to 24 years 825 80.10% 19.40%
25 to 29 years 925 66.90% 15.70%
30 to 34 years 817 58.80% 2.70%
35 to 44 years 1,852 68.50% 12.20%
45 to 54 years 2,014 65.10% 5.90%
55 to 59 years 975 59.80% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 1,197 41.90% 5.40%
65 to 74 years 1,893 17.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,337 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Casey County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,242 48.60% 9.70%
Black or African American 107 19.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 28 32.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 16 93.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 261 29.50% 15.60%
Hispanic or Latino 289 61.90% 24.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,072 48.50% 9.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Casey County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Casey County is 5,480, with median earnings of $29,312.00.

Women in Casey County, Kentucky earning approximately 70.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,480 $29,312.00
Male 2,875 $36,699.00
Female 2,605 $25,732.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 611 $45,352.00
Business and Financial 67 $72,880.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 109 $29,831.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 480 $38,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 302 $44,773.00
Healthcare Support 299 $20,341.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $0.00
Law Enforcement 32 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 301 $9,123.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 195 $20,819.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $2,499.00
Sales 455 $21,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 591 $28,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 128 $16,167.00
Construction and Extraction 438 $43,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 315 $39,628.00
Production 618 $28,815.00
Transportation and Material Moving 169 $42,321.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 448 $60,147.00 163 $27,183.00
Business and Financial 26 $31,806.00 41 $73,424.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $47,875.00 66 $29,730.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 100 $42,644.00 380 $36,944.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 60 $32,031.00 242 $47,692.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 285 $19,867.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 38 $0.00 263 $8,937.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 73 $21,595.00 122 $14,438.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 58 $2,499.00
Sales 217 $39,323.00 238 $13,068.00
Office and Administrative Support 165 $28,917.00 426 $27,833.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 112 $16,833.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 429 $42,798.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 315 $39,628.00 0 $0.00
Production 400 $30,329.00 218 $28,026.00
Transportation and Material Moving 162 $43,750.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,856 households in Casey County, with an average household size of 2.64 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,849 families in Casey County with an average family size of 3.29 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,905 298 646 2,007
Average Household Size 3.46 3.15 3.15 1.21
Total Families 2,905 298 646 0
Average Household Size 3.38 3.03 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 3,849 families in Casey County, 18.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Casey County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,390 housing units in Casey County, Kentucky.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,856 79.24%
Vacant 1,534 20.76%

14.18% of the total 7,390 housing units in Casey County are rental units. This is approximately 1,048 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,559 are occupied by the owner - or 61.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Casey County is $564.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Casey County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    249
  • Less than $500
    352
  • $500 to $999
    650
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    46
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Casey County is $110,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Casey County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    876
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,163
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    765
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    847
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    554
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    301
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    42

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Casey County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Casey County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    508
  • 1940 to 1949
    351
  • 1950 to 1959
    448
  • 1960 to 1969
    508
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,235
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,455
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,532
  • 2000 to 2009
    980
  • 2010 to 2013
    373
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Casey County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    472
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,501
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,178
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,705

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Casey County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Casey County that commute to work in a particular way.

31.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Casey County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    180
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    459
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    404
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    851
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    629
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    307
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    510
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    267
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    279
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    434
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    351
  • 90 or more minutes
    316

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Casey County, Kentucky in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Casey County, Kentucky

We have data for 5 places in Casey County, Kentucky. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.