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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Estill County

Kentucky · 15,307 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 $23,318. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $44,900. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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

15,307
+5%since 1990
from 14,614 in 1990
1990 – 2025
60 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 58 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+10%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,318
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,056 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,285
+64%since 1990
from $7,474 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.4%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 29.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$332
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
26.0% rent
1.9
+4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(14,591)
Black0%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(31)
Asian0%(7)
Diversity Score0.9%(134)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(15,102)
Black0.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(81)
Asian0%(5)
Diversity Score1.7%(258)
2
+83%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.5%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 46.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.8 min
+6%since 1990
from 27.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estill County, Kentucky?

Estill County, Kentucky has about 15,307 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Estill County, Kentucky earns about $23,318 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 $44,900, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in Estill County, Kentucky?

About 6.9% 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 26.4% of people in Estill County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Estill County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Estill County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 693 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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