Casey County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Casey County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 15,951. It is the 71st most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Casey County is 41.5 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Casey County is $41,689. This is 33% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 24.4%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.9%. This is 85% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $135,700. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Casey County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

11.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.9%.