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Rockcastle County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Rockcastle County has 16,148 residents, up 0.6% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 342 households moved in and 328 moved out (+14 net), bringing in a net $0.5M of income. Median household income is $48,862, the median home $123,600 and median rent $676 a month.
In Kentucky: 72nd of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 60th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 85th of 120 counties for median household income · 84th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Rockcastle County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County, KY | 109 | $4.6M |
| Pulaski County, KY | 31 | $1.4M |
| Laurel County, KY | 29 | $0.9M |
| Fayette County, KY | 20 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Rockcastle County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County, KY | 94 | $3.2M |
| Pulaski County, KY | 37 | $1.6M |
| Laurel County, KY | 27 | $1.0M |
| Lincoln County, KY | 26 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.