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Powderly

Kentucky · 788 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 $39,653. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
788
−7%since 2000
from 846 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
504 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 541 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+17%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6647558479381K1990201020202024Powderly
2024931
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,653
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,660
+51%since 2000
from $11,705 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(715)
Black1.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(20)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(103)
Diversity Score
13
+67%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+1%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.3%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powderly, Kentucky?

Powderly, Kentucky has about 788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powderly, Kentucky?

The typical household in Powderly, Kentucky earns about $39,653 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 $83,900, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Powderly, Kentucky?

About 15.0% 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 9.0% 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 41 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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