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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Powell County

Kentucky · 11,686 residents · 178.962 sq mi
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Powell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,828. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,000. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,686
−12%vs 2000
vs 13,237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
65 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Powell County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$16,828
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,515 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,474
−43%vs 2000
vs $13,060 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$260
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $406 in 2000
US average: $450
76.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.0% in 2000
23.2% rent
2.1
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(12,969)
Black0.6%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(88)
Asian0%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(439)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(11,603)
Black0.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(9)
Diversity Score2.5%(294)
3
−24%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.1%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 24.1 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 Powell County, Kentucky?

Powell County, Kentucky has about 11,686 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Powell County, Kentucky earns about $16,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powell County, Kentucky expensive?

In Powell County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $36,000, and the typical rent is about $260 a month.

How educated are people in Powell County, Kentucky?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Powell County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powell County, Kentucky?

About 26.2% of people in Powell 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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