Robertson County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 2,379 with a growth rate of 2.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Robertson County, Kentucky is the 120th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 2,278 and has seen a growth of 4.43% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,709 | 66 | 2.5% |
| 2028 | 2,643 | 66 | 2.56% |
| 2027 | 2,577 | 66 | 2.63% |
| 2026 | 2,511 | 66 | 2.7% |
| 2025 | 2,445 | 66 | 2.77% |
| 2024 | 2,379 | 66 | 2.85% |
| 2023 | 2,313 | 66 | 2.94% |
| 2022 | 2,247 | -10 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 2,257 | 73 | 3.34% |
| 2020 | 2,184 | 35 | 1.63% |
| 2019 | 2,149 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 2,147 | 20 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 2,127 | -10 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 2,137 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 2,139 | -50 | -2.28% |
| 2014 | 2,189 | -29 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 2,218 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2,218 | -76 | -3.31% |
| 2011 | 2,294 | 16 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 2,278 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,124 | -141 | -6.23% |
| 1980 | 2,265 | 102 | 4.72% |
| 1970 | 2,163 | -280 | -11.46% |
| 1960 | 2,443 | -438 | -15.2% |
| 1950 | 2,881 | -538 | -15.74% |
| 1940 | 3,419 | 75 | 2.24% |
| 1930 | 3,344 | -527 | -13.61% |
| 1920 | 3,871 | -250 | -6.07% |
| 1910 | 4,121 | -779 | -15.9% |
| 1900 | 4,900 | 216 | 4.61% |
| 1890 | 4,684 | -1,130 | -19.44% |
| 1880 | 5,814 | 415 | 7.69% |
| 1870 | 5,399 | 2,690 | 99.3% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,127 | 95% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 2.46% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 2.05% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 791 | 2.76 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 387 | 2.99 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 255 | 1.73 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Female | 86 | 3.34 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Male | 63 | 4.68 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 9.38% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 10.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 144 | 9.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 4.03% |
| High School Graduate | 648 | 42.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 5.42% |
| Some College | 283 | 18.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,454 | 1,230 | 199 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 2 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 4 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $58,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,500 | $0 | $54,643 |
| High School Graduate | $46,136 | $55,781 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,524 | $52,344 | $37,176 |
| Some College | $35,278 | $31,845 | $36,042 |
$44,524
Average Earnings
$52,344
Average Male
$37,176
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.31% of Robertson County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 0.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,981 | 543 | 27.41% |
| Multiple | 55 | 30 | 54.55% |
27.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.81%
Male Poverty Rate
29.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Robertson County, Kentucky is Multiple, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Robertson County, Kentucky is White, with 27.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 47.92% |
| High School | 31.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.08% |
| Some College | 17.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 58.06% |
| Female Employed | 9.54% |
| Male Employed | 6.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,283 | $77,669 |
| Households | $52,337 | $66,923 |
| Married Families | $58,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,338 | $38,159 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
130
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 7.49% |
| Native American | 9 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.8%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.38%
Born in Robertson County, Kentucky
99.64%
Native Born
0.36%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
99.64% of Robertson County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 81.38% having been born in Kentucky. 0.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.