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Powderly

Kentucky · 745 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 $26,591. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
−12%since 2000
from 846 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
477 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 541 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+27%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6647558479381K1990201020202024Powderly
2024931
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,591
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,198
+47%since 2000
from $11,705 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(723)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score5.1%(38)
Diversity Score
5
−35%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+1%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powderly, Kentucky?

Powderly, Kentucky has about 745 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powderly, Kentucky?

The typical household in Powderly, Kentucky earns about $26,591 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Powderly, Kentucky?

About 9.3% 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 21.0% of people in Powderly, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powderly, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Powderly, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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