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Rockcastle County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 16,582. Its county seat is Mt.
Vernon.
Demographics
Our Christian dating data shows as of 2002, there are 16,582 people, 6,544 households, and 4,764 families residing in the county. The population density is 20/km˛ (52/mi˛). There are 7,353 housing units at an average density of 9/km˛ (23/mi˛).
Of possible interest to Christian singles - The racial constituency
of the county is 98.81% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,544 households out of which 33.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% are married couples living together, 11.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.20% are non-families. 24.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.49 and the average family size is 2.95.
Of further import to Christian singles - The population
is spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 97.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $23,475, and the median income for a family is $30,278. Males have a median income of $26,770 versus $18,388 for females. The per capita income for the county is $12,337. 23.10% of the population and 19.10% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.30% of those under the age of 18 and 21.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Brodhead
Livingston
Mount Vernon
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