Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,154 km² (446 mi²). 1,154 km² (446 mi²) of it is land and 0 km² (0 mi²) of it (0.03%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Boyle County (north)
• Lincoln County (northeast)
• Pulaski County (southeast)
• Russell County (south)
• Adair County (southwest)
• Taylor County (west)
• Marion County (northwest)

Demographics

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2000 15,447
1990 14,211
1980 14,818
1970 12,930
1960 14,327
1950 17,446
1940 19,962
1930 16,747
1920 17,213
1910 15,479
1900 15,144
1890 11,848
1880 10,983
1870 8,884
1860 6,466
1850 6,556
1840 4,939
1830 4,342
1820 4,349
1810 3,285

'''Casey County Population by year

As of the census² of 2000, there were 15,447 people, 6,260 households, and 4,419 families residing in the county. The population density was 13/km² (35/mi²). There were 7,242 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (16/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.30% White, 0.33% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,260 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.10% were married couples living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 26.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.50% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 24.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $21,580, and the median income for a family was $27,044. Males had a median income of $22,283 versus $17,885 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,867. About 20.70% of families and 25.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.10% of those under age 18 and 29.60% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

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• Liberty
• Yosemite
• Middleburg
• Walltown
• Dunnville

See also

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• Dry counties

External link

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• The Kentucky Highlands Project

Casey County, Kentucky | Kentucky counties

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