Robertson County, Kentucky
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Robertson County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 2,266. Its county seat is Mt. Olivet6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 259 km² (100 mi²). 259 km² (100 mi²) of it is land and 0 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.04% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,266 people, 866 households, and 621 families residing in the county. The population density is 9/km² (23/mi²). There are 1,034 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.63% White, 0.04% Black or African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 866 households out of which 31.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.60% are married couples living together, 9.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% are non-families. 24.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.00.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 25.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $30,581, and the median income for a family is $35,521. Males have a median income of $27,656 versus $20,476 for females. The per capita income for the county is $13,404. 22.20% of the population and 17.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 30.30% of those under the age of 18 and 24.10% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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