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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Estill County

Kentucky · 14,614 residents · 253.081 sq mi
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Estill County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,056. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,800. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,614
−5%vs 2000
vs 15,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
58 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$16,056
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,318 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,474
−39%vs 2000
vs $12,285 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$253
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $332 in 2000
US average: $450
74.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.0% in 2000
25.5% rent
1.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(15,102)
Black0.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(81)
Asian0%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(258)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(14,591)
Black0%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(31)
Asian0%(7)
Other0.1%(9)
Diversity Score0.9%(134)
1
−45%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
46.5%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.2 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Estill County, Kentucky?

Estill County, Kentucky has about 14,614 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Estill County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Estill County, Kentucky earns about $16,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Estill County, Kentucky expensive?

In Estill County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $29,800, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Estill County, Kentucky?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Estill County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Estill County, Kentucky?

About 29.0% of people in Estill County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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