Rockcastle County, Kentucky is a rural area located near the Daniel Boone National Forest. It has a population of 16,167 people and a population density of 53 people per square mile. The county seat is Mt. Vernon and the area is known for its diverse outdoor recreation options including fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and kayaking. There are many local businesses in Rockcastle County ranging from restaurants to gas stations to home improvement stores. Local organizations include churches and volunteer-based initiatives like Keep Rockcastle Beautiful which promotes environmental stewardship within the county. Sports enthusiasts can attend events like the Mt. Vernon High School basketball games or Little League baseball games held at the fields near town square.
The population in Rockcastle County is 16,167. There are 51 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rockcastle County is 42, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rockcastle County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rockcastle County
- 54.4% are married
- 11.9% are divorced
- 32.3% are married with children
- 14.9% have children, but are single
Race in Rockcastle County
- 97.5% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander