County · Kentucky
Robertson County, Kentucky
Robertson County, Kentucky. Robertson County had 2,325 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.0% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 1 census tract. GEOID 21201.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,325
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,193 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,283
Median household income
$51,830
±$9,160 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$165,100
±$38,141 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$548
±$338 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Robertson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,193 residents in Robertson County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,325 for July 1, 2025, up 6.0% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,283 over 100 square miles of land.
| Measure | Robertson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,283 | 4,534,824 | +160 |
| Households | 810±97 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.75±0.34 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,003±115 | 2,023,116 | no clear change |
Robertson County's population since 2000
From 2,266 in 2000 to 2,325 in 2025: up 2.6%. 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 Robertson County?
Robertson County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Mount Olivet with 363 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mount OlivetGEOID 2153976 | 347 | not published |
|---|---|---|
| SardisGEOID 2168646 | 60 | $55,000 |
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 Robertson County?
The median resident of Robertson County is 38.0 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.6%.
| Measure | Robertson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0±3.3 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.6%±5.5 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6%±3.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.8%±3.2 pts | 81.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±3.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.8%±4.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7%±4.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0%±3.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.5%±6.7 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.8%±5.7 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7%±2.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2%±0.4 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 Robertson County earn?
Half of Robertson County's 810 households earn less than $51,830 a year (±$9,160), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $51,569 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Robertson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,830±$9,160 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,390±$14,366 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,050±$4,759 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.1%±7.5 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.0%±12.0 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.3%±8.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.3%±8.0 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 Robertson County?
Owners occupy 79.5% of Robertson County's occupied homes and renters 20.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,100 by its owner (±$38,141). The median renter pays $548 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Robertson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,100±$38,141 | $205,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $548±$338 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.6%±14.3 pts | 36.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,345±$444 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.5%±7.1 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,003±115 | 2,023,116 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±16.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.8%±7.5 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.3%±7.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.8%±5.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.7%±8.5 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 do people in Robertson County get to work?
88.3% of Robertson County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes.
| Measure | Robertson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.9%±7.4 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±2.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.3%±8.3 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±6.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±4.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±4.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2%±3.1 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±6.0 | 24.0 min | −13.5 min |
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 Robertson County's census tracts?
Robertson County is a single census tract.
| Tract 970121201970100 | 2,283 | $51,830 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Robertson County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 120th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 117th of 120 |
| Median household income | 77th of 120 |
| Median home value | 49th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 114th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 38th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 95th of 120 |
| Median age | 106th 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 Robertson 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.