Estill Population

2010–2026

1,770

2026 projection

2.8% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Estill. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,770-80.45%
20251,778-30.17%
20241,781-30.17%
20231,784+160.90%
20221,768-160.90%
20211,784-372.03%
20201,821+150.83%
20191,806-191.04%
20181,825-201.08%
20171,845-341.81%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Estill has a population change about the same as Hampton County, and lower than South Carolina and the U.S.

  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Estill−1.9%
  • Hampton County−1.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Estill Demographics

33.4median age

Median age

Female34.5 yrs
Male32.9 yrs

Adults

1,468
337 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults1,131 other adults

Sex

Female 48.6% · 916Male 51.4% · 970

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 19 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Estill Income

$36,111median household income

Median household income

$36,111

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$29,416

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

24.4%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Estill Marital Status

29% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married29%34%25%
Never married50%50%50%
Divorced8%11%4%
Widowed12%4%21%
Separated<1%2%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201