Robertson County, Kentucky Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Robertson 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 Robertson County, Kentucky. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Robertson County, Kentucky. The estimated population of Robertson County, Kentucky is 2,196 people, with a median age of 39.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,196
+2.66%
+1.62%
2020
2,139
+0.75%
-
2019
2,123
 -0.93% -
2018
2,143
 -0.83% -
2017
2,161
 - -

Population of Robertson 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
98.2%
94.6%
 +3.81%
Black/African American
0.3%
1.9%
 -84.21%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
2.2%
 -63.64%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
1.3%
 -46.15%
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 Robertson 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 39.3 -3.2% 42.9 -12.45% 36.1 -1.1%
2020 40.6 -5.36% 49 +1.66% 36.5 -8.75%
2019 42.9 -2.72% 48.2 +13.41% 40 -13.42%
2018 44.1 -6.37% 42.5 -8.8% 46.2 -2.53%
2017 47.1 - 46.6 - 47.4 -

The median age of Robertson 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 89 -49.59% 124 +97.83% 50 255
10 to 19 181 -21.47% 111 +29.36% 131 127
20 to 29 110 22.37% 108 -24.84% 106 82
30 to 39 104 +24.2% 114 +93.34% 123 241
40 to 49 137 -11.51% 125 -6.18% 115 111
50 to 59 202 +4.41% 155 -16.25% 209 125
60 to 69 133 -27.19% 176 -32.94% 95 115
70+ 142 +14.72% 150 +8.67% 154 157

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Robertson County, Kentucky is $53,833.00.

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 Robertson County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $72,955.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,846.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Robertson 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 Robertson County, Kentucky is currently $69,328.00.

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.

1.78% of households in Robertson 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 Robertson County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.51%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.30%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.13%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Robertson County is $25,810.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Robertson 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 Robertson 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
    2.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.73%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.47%

Employment

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

The total population of Robertson County over the age of 16 is 1,725.

Of those people, a total of 53.00% 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 Robertson County is 48.40%.

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 92 14.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 90 68.90% 11.30%
25 to 29 years 98 52.00% 39.20%
30 to 34 years 167 77.20% 14.70%
35 to 44 years 324 67.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 263 85.90% 12.40%
55 to 59 years 170 56.50% 5.20%
60 to 64 years 146 48.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 216 16.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 159 6.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Robertson 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 1,704 53.20% 8.70%
Black or African American 6 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 11 27.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,704 53.20% 8.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Robertson 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 Robertson County is 835, with median earnings of $37,672.00.

Women in Robertson County, Kentucky earning approximately 90.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 835 $37,672.00
Male 439 $40,652.00
Female 396 $36,912.00

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 54 $26,923.00
Business and Financial 54 $48,056.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 22 $41,818.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 43 $53,807.00
Healthcare Support 34 $28,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 15 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $9,219.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00
Sales 53 $33,317.00
Office and Administrative Support 108 $63,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 118 $81,184.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 66 $25,625.00
Production 70 $52,885.00
Transportation and Material Moving 58 $19,286.00

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 30 $25,385.00 24 $39,318.00
Business and Financial 27 $47,639.00 27 $62,788.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 22 $41,818.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 43 $53,807.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 34 $28,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $9,688.00 7 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Sales 12 $28,750.00 41 $33,510.00
Office and Administrative Support 3 $0.00 105 $63,393.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 101 $82,303.00 17 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 66 $25,625.00 0 $0.00
Production 63 $52,566.00 7 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 53 $42,596.00 5 $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 844 households in Robertson County, with an average household size of 2.53 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 558 families in Robertson County with an average family size of 2.8 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 418 61 79 286
Average Household Size 2.62 4.84 3.59 1.62
Total Families 418 61 79 0
Average Household Size 2.59 3.79 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 558 families in Robertson County, 15.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Robertson 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 1,118 housing units in Robertson County, Kentucky.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 844 75.49%
Vacant 274 24.51%

16.55% of the total 1,118 housing units in Robertson County are rental units. This is approximately 185 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 640 are occupied by the owner - or 57.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Robertson County is $518.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Robertson 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
    19
  • Less than $500
    90
  • $500 to $999
    95
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $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 Robertson County is $95,000.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    94
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    244
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    82
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    63
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    131
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    277
  • 1940 to 1949
    32
  • 1950 to 1959
    77
  • 1960 to 1969
    172
  • 1970 to 1979
    68
  • 1980 to 1989
    95
  • 1990 to 1999
    175
  • 2000 to 2009
    141
  • 2010 to 2013
    81
  • 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 Robertson County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    34
  • 1 vehicle available
    210
  • 2 vehicles available
    337
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    263

Commuting to Work

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

37.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Robertson 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
    29
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    65
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    75
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    22
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    66
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    34
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    173
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    25
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    12
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    85
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    105
  • 90 or more minutes
    72

Summary

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

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Places in Robertson County, Kentucky

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