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Powell County

Kentucky · 13,129 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 $41,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,000. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,129
−1%since 2000
from 13,237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+17%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,071
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,515 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,484
+65%since 2000
from $13,060 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(12,507)
Black0.5%(64)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(197)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other2%(264)
Diversity Score10.3%(1,354)
Segregation Score32.1%(4,221)
Diversity Score
10
+211%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell County, Kentucky?

Powell County, Kentucky has about 13,129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Powell County, Kentucky earns about $41,071 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 $105,000, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Powell County, Kentucky?

About 17.6% 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 21.0% 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 1,443 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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