U.S. County · Profile

Powell County

13.0KTotal Population
72Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-1.99%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Powell County has a population of 12,972 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Powell County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.7%12,284
Two or More Races4.5%584
Hispanic or Latino2.0%259
Some Other Race0.5%65
Black or African American0.3%39
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%26
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Powell County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$38,415
48.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$23,336
39.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.1%
83.5% above national average
Median Age
39.5 years

Income & Poverty

$38,415Median Household Income
$23,336Per Capita Income
21.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$38,415$59,213
Families$67,610$73,724
Married-couple Families$67,610$75,723
Nonfamily Households$14,478$15,636

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Powell County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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