Casey County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 71st-largest in Kentucky

The population of Casey County, Kentucky is 15,951 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $41,689, the median home value is $135,700, and the median age is 41.5.

The population of Casey County has declined 0.2% since 2010 (15,987 → 15,948), a -0.02% annualized rate.

Casey County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

15,951

Population

-0.02%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$41,689

Median Income

$135,700

Median Home Value

Casey County covers 444 sq mi of land at 35.9 people per square mile.

About Casey County, KY

Educational attainment is the headline number in Casey County: 11.8% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Casey County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 15,951.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $41,689, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 18.9%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $135,700, with typical rent around $645.

College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 11.8%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.8%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

Casey County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Casey County had a population of 15,987 in 2010 and 15,948 in 2024, a -0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,204 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: -0.01%.

Casey County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

15,948

Population (2024)

15,987

Population (2010)

16,204

Peak (2019)

-0.01%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	15,987	-	-	estimate
2011	15,916	-71	-0.44%	estimate
2012	16,029	+113	+0.71%	estimate
2013	16,017	-12	-0.07%	estimate
2014	15,790	-227	-1.42%	estimate
2015	15,756	-34	-0.22%	estimate
2016	15,785	+29	+0.18%	estimate
2017	15,836	+51	+0.32%	estimate
2018	15,950	+114	+0.72%	estimate
2019	16,204	+254	+1.59%	estimate
2020	15,921	-283	-1.75%	estimate
2021	15,922	+1	+0.01%	estimate
2022	15,893	-29	-0.18%	estimate
2023	15,887	-6	-0.04%	estimate
2024	15,948	+61	+0.38%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.7%
Black or African American	0.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.5

Median Age

51.5%

Female

48.5%

Male

20.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.6%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

6.1%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

11.4%

35–44

11.9%

45–54

12.0%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

6.9%

65–74

12.1%

75–84

6.4%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 20.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$41,689$-20,728 vs state
Mean household income	$59,897
Per-capita income	$23,916
Poverty rate	18.9%+7.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.2%
Employment-to-population	43.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.4%

Manufacturing

20.3%

Construction

8.5%

Retail trade

7.2%

Agriculture

6.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.0%

Education & health care

4.8%

Public administration

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Casey County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

3.0%

Carpool

76.2%

Public transit

6.8%

Work from home

28.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$135,700$-56,600 vs state

Median home value

$645

Median rent

78.6%

Homeownership rate

7,401

Total housing units

84.0%

Occupied

16.0%

Vacant

21.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.5%

With health insurance

84.5%

With broadband internet

22.7%

Foreign-born

6.6%

Veterans (18+)

18.0%

With a disability

94.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

77.9%

High School+

11.8%

Bachelor's+

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Other counties in Kentucky

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Part of Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Casey County, Kentucky has a population of 15,951 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 36 people per square mile.

The population of Casey County has declined 0.2% since 2010 (15,987 → 15,948), a -0.02% annualized rate.

The median household income in Casey County, Kentucky is $41,689, with mean (average) household income of $59,897 and per-capita income of $23,916. 18.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Casey County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Casey County, Kentucky is 41.5 years. Residents are 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

The median home value in Casey County is $135,700 and median monthly rent is $645. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,401 total housing units, 16.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Casey County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Casey County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.