Robertson County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Robertson County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 2,239. It is the 120th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Robertson County is 39.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Robertson County is $52,337. This is 16% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.4%. This is 70% 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 8.6%. This is 77% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $123,400. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Robertson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Robertson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 85.2%.