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Powderly

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.563
State:
Kentucky

Powderly is a city located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Powderly has a 2026 population of 787. Powderly is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 786 in 2020.

The median household income in Powderly is $50,662 with a poverty rate of 20.41%. The median age in Powderly is 38.4 years: 37.5 years for males, and 38.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.8 males.

787
Total Population
504
Density (mi²)

Powderly Population

Powderly Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202678700%
202578700%
202478710.13%
2023786-3-0.38%
2022789-2-0.25%
202179150.64%
202078610.13%
201973510.14%
201873440.55%
201773020.27%
201672820.28%
2015726-2-0.27%
2014728-1-0.14%
2013729-2-0.27%
2012731-4-0.54%
2011735-2-0.27%
201073700%

Median Age

Overall: 38.4 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 37.5 years

Powderly Adults

There are 643 adults, (201 of whom are seniors) in Powderly.

Sex Ratio

Female: 483 (51.9%)
Male: 448 (48.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Powderly includes 89.15% White, 5.26% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White83089.15%
Two or more races525.59%
Black or African American495.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races101.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White83089.15%
Black or African American495.26%
Two or more races424.51%

Powderly Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Powderly 's average per capita income is $37,885. Household income levels show a median of $50,662. The poverty rate stands at 20.41%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$81,750-
Families$63,393$71,107
Households$50,662$57,906
Non Families$27,833$29,528

$37,885

Average Income

$50,662

Median Household Income

20.41%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)