In Rowan, Kentucky, the median home price is $187,079, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $54,321; the population is 24,578; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 77.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Rowan at a glance
Population
24,578
Median Household Income
$54,321
Typical Home Value
$187,079
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
77.8
Avg Commute Time
24.7
About Rowan
Rowan has a population of 24,578. The median home value is $187,079, 21% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $54,321 (15% below the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Morehead and Hilda-Triplett.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Rowan
2 towns, by population.
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Rowan at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Rowan?
- Rowan has a population of 24,578 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Rowan?
- The median home value in Rowan is $187,079. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Rowan?
- Median household income in Rowan is $54,321 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Rowan in?
- Rowan is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Rowan?
- Rowan contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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