Robertson County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 120th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Robertson County, Kentucky is 2,239 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 120th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $52,337, the median home value is $123,400, and the median age is 39.7.

The population of Robertson County has grown 4.6% since 2010 (2,278 → 2,382), a +0.32% annualized rate.

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

2,239

Population

+0.32%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$52,337

Median Income

$123,400

Median Home Value

Robertson County covers 100 sq mi of land at 22.5 people per square mile.

About Robertson County, KY

Robertson County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 2,239. It ranks #120 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 39.7, in line with the national median. The population is 41.8% male and 58.2% female.

The median household income in Robertson County is $52,337, below the US median of $74,580. 19.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $123,400, with monthly rent averaging $543. The homeownership rate of 75.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Robertson County reflects 13.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 2.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.1 minutes each way.

Robertson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Robertson County had a population of 2,278 in 2010 and 2,382 in 2024, a 4.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,382 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.34%.

2,382

Population (2024)

2,278

Population (2010)

2,382

Peak (2024)

0.34%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,278	-	-	estimate
2011	2,294	+16	+0.70%	estimate
2012	2,218	-76	-3.31%	estimate
2013	2,218	0	0.00%	estimate
2014	2,189	-29	-1.31%	estimate
2015	2,139	-50	-2.28%	estimate
2016	2,137	-2	-0.09%	estimate
2017	2,127	-10	-0.47%	estimate
2018	2,147	+20	+0.94%	estimate
2019	2,149	+2	+0.09%	estimate
2020	2,184	+35	+1.63%	estimate
2021	2,259	+75	+3.43%	estimate
2022	2,254	-5	-0.22%	estimate
2023	2,334	+80	+3.55%	estimate
2024	2,382	+48	+2.06%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.0%
Black or African American	2.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.7

Median Age

58.2%

Female

41.8%

Male

18.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

3.4%

5–9

11.3%

10–14

7.9%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

3.5%

25–34

9.9%

35–44

15.3%

45–54

9.8%

55–59

7.5%

60–64

6.3%

65–74

8.4%

75–84

8.1%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 22.6% · Seniors (65+): 18.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$52,337$-10,080 vs state
Mean household income	$66,923
Per-capita income	$24,243
Poverty rate	19.2%+7.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.9%
Employment-to-population	41.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.9%

Construction

19.6%

Manufacturing

13.2%

Public administration

10.4%

Retail trade

8.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.8%

Education & health care

4.2%

Agriculture

1.7%

The largest employment sector in Robertson County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.0%

Carpool

88.9%

Public transit

2.7%

Work from home

33.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$123,400$-68,900 vs state

Median home value

$543

Median rent

75.3%

Homeownership rate

996

Total housing units

79.4%

Occupied

20.6%

Vacant

24.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.9%

With health insurance

85.7%

With broadband internet

18.1%

Foreign-born

8.1%

Veterans (18+)

16.1%

With a disability

99.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.2%

High School+

13.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robertson County, Kentucky has a population of 2,239 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 120th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 22 people per square mile.

The population of Robertson County has grown 4.6% since 2010 (2,278 → 2,382), a +0.32% annualized rate.

The median household income in Robertson County, Kentucky is $52,337, with mean (average) household income of $66,923 and per-capita income of $24,243. 19.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Robertson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.0%), Black or African American (2.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Robertson County, Kentucky is 39.7 years. Residents are 58.2% female and 41.8% male.

The median home value in Robertson County is $123,400 and median monthly rent is $543. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 996 total housing units, 20.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Robertson County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

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