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Casey County, Kentucky
Casey County, Kentucky. Casey County had 16,205 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020, slower than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 21045.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,205
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,941 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,914
Median household income
$45,510
±$4,492 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$136,300
±$14,351 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$670
±$45 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Casey County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,941 residents in Casey County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,205 for July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, slower than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,914 over 444 square miles of land.
| Measure | Casey County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,914 | 4,534,824 | +29 |
| Households | 6,482±217 | 1,814,469 | +383 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.08 | 2.43 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 7,420±26 | 2,023,116 | −95 |
Casey County's population since 2000
From 15,447 in 2000 to 16,205 in 2025: up 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Casey County?
Casey County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Liberty with 2,021 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Liberty | 2,028 | $28,704 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Casey County?
The median resident of Casey County is 42.0 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.4%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Casey County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0±0.9 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0%±0.2 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% | 5.0% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.2%±0.3 pts | 81.5% | −1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±1.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1%±2.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.0%±2.3 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.6%±3.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.9%±2.2 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±1.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Casey County earn?
Half of Casey County's 6,482 households earn less than $45,510 a year (±$4,492), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $42,852 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Casey County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,510±$4,492 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,090±$7,142 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,254±$2,950 | $35,821 | +$3,539 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.7%±4.4 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.2%±9.3 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8%±3.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.4%±3.2 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Casey County?
Owners occupy 79.7% of Casey County's occupied homes and renters 20.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $136,300 by its owner (±$14,351). The median renter pays $670 a month including utilities, and 52.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Casey County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $136,300±$14,351 | $205,600 | +$28,491 |
| Median gross rent | $670±$45 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.5%±9.3 pts | 36.6% | +25.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,028±$125 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.7%±3.8 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,420±26 | 2,023,116 | −95 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±2.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.2%±3.9 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.8%±3.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Casey County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Casey County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Casey County get to work?
73.6% of Casey County's workers drive alone and 9.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.9%.
| Measure | Casey County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.9%±2.9 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9%±3.1 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.6%±4.3 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8%±3.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±1.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.6%±2.7 pts | 10.2% | +6.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.2 min±2.5 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Casey County's census tracts?
Casey County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,250 (Tract 9502) to $63,362 (Tract 9505).
| Tract 950121045950100 | 1,307±227 | $47,174 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950221045950200 | 2,177±364 | $33,250 |
| Tract 9503.0121045950301 | 2,990±371 | $39,022 |
| Tract 9503.0221045950302 | 3,327±393 | $50,983 |
| Tract 950421045950400 | 3,208±462 | $43,054 |
| Tract 950521045950500 | 2,905±352 | $63,362 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Casey County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 71st of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 62nd of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 97th of 120 |
| Median household income | 94th of 120 |
| Median home value | 70th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 98th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 35th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 102nd of 120 |
| Median age | 49th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Casey County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.