Rowan County GIS Maps
Rowan County, Kentucky, has 24,662 residents and covers 279.8 square miles. The population grew 5.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Rowan County is 21205.
Morehead is the county's largest population center. Rowan County also includes 2 zip codes, 1 public school district and 9 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Rowan County Trends
- Population
- 24,662▴
- Median Home Value
- $155,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,435▴
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Rowan County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Rowan County Population
Rowan County had 24,662 residents in 2020. That was 5.7% higher than in 2010. Rowan County added 2,568 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 88 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Morehead and Clearfield.
Population Trend in Rowan County KY
Rowan County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Rowan County Zip Codes
Rowan County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Morehead (40351) and Clearfield (40313). Morehead is the largest zip by population, with about 22,305 residents or 90% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 102% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Rowan County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40351 | Morehead | 22,305 | ▴ 9.7% |
| 40313 | Clearfield | 2,873 | ▾ -8.6% |
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Rowan County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Rowan County Demographics
Rowan County has a median age of 31.2, which makes the county a little younger than Kentucky overall. About 19.6% of residents are under 18, while 14.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Rowan County KY
Median Age
31.2
Under 18
19.6%
Age 65+
14.2%
Bachelor's+
27%
Rowan County School Districts
Rowan County is served by 1 public school district with 3,435 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Rowan County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County School District | 3,435 | 100% | ▴ 0.7% |
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Rowan County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Rowan County Housing & Real Estate
Rowan County has a median home value of $155,900 and a median gross rent of $815. About 63% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $260,950 and homes spent about 50 days on the market.
Rowan County Housing Mix
Rowan County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Rowan County Housing Trends
Rowan County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Rowan County, KY
Rowan County has 1,198 business listings across 366 categories. The largest categories in Rowan County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (46, 3.8%), Gas Stations (28, 2.3%), and Fast Food (19, 1.6%). The full Rowan County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Rowan County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Rowan County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 46 | 3.8% |
| Gas Stations | 28 | 2.3% |
| Fast Food | 19 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 18 | 1.5% |
| Discount Store | 18 | 1.5% |
| Hair Salons | 16 | 1.3% |
| College University | 16 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 15 | 1.3% |
| Public And Government Association | 15 | 1.3% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 14 | 1.2% |
Rowan County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| ARC Counseling Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Morehead |
| University Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Morehead |
| Mignon Tower | Accommodation | Morehead |
| StilesCPA | Accountant | Morehead |
| Rip's Farm Center - Feed Truck Friday | Agricultural Cooperatives | Morehead |
| SugarLoaf Mountain Meats & Processing | Agricultural Service | Morehead |
| Morehead-Rowan County Airport | Airport | Morehead |
| Iraklis Livas | Allergist | Morehead |
| Jayne Stadium | American Football Field | Morehead |
| The Rock | American Restaurants | Morehead |
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Rowan County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Rowan County Basemaps
Rowan County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Rowan County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Rowan County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.