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Powell County

Kentucky · 12,613 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 $31,815. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,700. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,613
−5%since 2000
from 13,237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+11%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Powell County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,815
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,515 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,796
+21%since 2000
from $13,060 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(12,264)
Black0.6%(78)
Hispanic / Latino1%(132)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other0.5%(63)
Diversity Score5.7%(718)
Diversity Score
6
+72%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell County, Kentucky?

Powell County, Kentucky has about 12,613 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Powell County, Kentucky earns about $31,815 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 $80,700, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Powell County, Kentucky?

About 10.4% 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 26.3% 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 927 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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