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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Powderly

Kentucky · 846 residents · 1.563 sq mi
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Powderly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

846
+13%since 1990
from 747 in 1990
1990 – 2025
541 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 478 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
−3%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6647558479381K1990201020202024Powderly
2024931
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,141 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,705
+41%since 1990
from $8,290 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$364
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
23.1% rent
1.8
−9%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(728)
Black1.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score6.2%(47)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(812)
Black3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(66)
8
+25%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.3%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 46.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−3%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powderly, Kentucky?

Powderly, Kentucky has about 846 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Powderly, Kentucky?

The typical household in Powderly, Kentucky earns about $23,750 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 $42,100, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Powderly, Kentucky?

About 3.1% 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 15.6% 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 99 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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