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Kentucky · 787 residents (2025 est.) · 1.563 sq mi
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Powderly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,662. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,300. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
931
+10%since 2000
from 846 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
596 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 541 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:787 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6647558479381K1990201020202024Powderly
2024931
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,662
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,164
+81%since 2000
from $11,705 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−19%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(812)
Black3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(66)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(830)
Black5.3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(42)
Diversity Score25%(233)
Diversity Score
25
+221%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+6%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powderly, Kentucky?

Powderly, Kentucky has about 931 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powderly, Kentucky?

The typical household in Powderly, Kentucky earns about $50,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powderly, Kentucky expensive?

In Powderly, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Powderly, Kentucky?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Powderly, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powderly, Kentucky?

About 20.4% of people in Powderly, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powderly, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Powderly, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 184 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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