Rockcastle County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Rockcastle County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,163
Median Age
42.8
Male Median
42.1
Female Median
43.9
Rockcastle County, Kentucky Population Growth

Rockcastle County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.3%%.
-5.3%% Growth
Rockcastle County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Rockcastle County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.8 | 16,163 |
| 2023 | 42.8 | 16,144 |
| 2022 | 42.9 | 16,171 |
| 2021 | 42.0 | 16,167 |
| 2020 | 42.6 | 16,795 |
| 2019 | 42.7 | 16,820 |
| 2018 | 42.5 | 16,827 |
| 2017 | 42.2 | 16,815 |
| 2016 | 42.3 | 16,893 |
| 2015 | 41.8 | 16,942 |
| 2014 | 42.0 | 16,965 |
| 2013 | 41.5 | 16,997 |
| 2012 | 41.3 | 17,090 |
| 2011 | 41.1 | 17,098 |
| 2010 | 40.0 | 17,075 |
Rockcastle County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 16.2% |
| 18–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–54 | 25.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65+ | 19.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Rockcastle County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 68.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Rockcastle County, Kentucky
The median age in Rockcastle County, Kentucky is 42.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Rockcastle County, Kentucky is 16,163.
In Rockcastle County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Rockcastle County, Kentucky is aging.