Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Rockcastle County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Rockcastle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,056 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,750 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mount Vernon. The county was created 216 years ago in 1810.
County Snapshot
Rockcastle County at a glance
Rockcastle County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Kentucky counties
120
Open related pagesLargest city
Mount VernonPopulation 2,499
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Rockcastle County
| Population | 16,750 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 824 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3652,-84.3159 |
| Named for | Rockcastle River |
| Altitude | 1,289 feet / 393 meters |
| Capital | Mount Vernon |
| Establishment | January 08, 1810 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:21:20 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockcastle County is located at 37°21'55"N 84°18'57"W (37.3651800, -84.3159400). It has 6 neighbors: Garrard County, Jackson County, Laurel County, Lincoln County, Madison County and Pulaski County.
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The largest city of Rockcastle County is Mount Vernon with a population of 2,499. Other cities include, Brodhead population 1,185 and Livingston population 213. See all Rockcastle County cities & populated places.
Rockcastle County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rockcastle County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 2,499 | City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky |
| Brodhead | 1,185 | Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Livingston | 213 | City in Kentucky, US |
Official website of Rockcastle County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Rockcastle County decreased by 1.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,056 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,108 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,057 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,742 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,826 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,932 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,872 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,778 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,823 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,695 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,750 | 0.33% | estimation process |
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
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| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
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