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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Powell County

Kentucky · 13,237 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 $25,515. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,800. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% 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

13,237
+13%since 1990
from 11,686 in 1990
1990 – 2025
74 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+12%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Powell County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,515
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,828 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,060
+75%since 1990
from $7,474 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.5%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
26.0% rent
2.1
−1%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(11,603)
Black0.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(294)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(12,969)
Black0.6%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(88)
Asian0%(6)
Diversity Score3.3%(439)
3
+32%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.1%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 50.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−9%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell County, Kentucky?

Powell County, Kentucky has about 13,237 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Powell County, Kentucky earns about $25,515 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 $53,800, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Powell County, Kentucky?

About 6.5% 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 23.5% of people in Powell County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powell County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Powell County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,551 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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