Powell Population

1920–2026

6,616

2026 projection

3.1% since 2020 (increase)

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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 Powell. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,616+420.64%
20256,574-220.33%
20246,596+450.69%
20236,55100.00%
20226,551+430.66%
20216,508+891.39%
20206,419+490.77%
20196,370-1001.55%
20186,470-731.12%
20176,543-580.88%

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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

Powell is growing faster than Wyoming, and slower than Park County and the U.S.

  • Park County+5.1%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Powell+2.3%
  • Wyoming+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.

Powell Demographics

32.5median age

Median age

Female34.6 yrs
Male30.5 yrs

Adults

5,057
1,383 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults3,674 other adults

Sex

Female 50.6% · 3,291Male 49.4% · 3,212

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 65 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

Powell Income

$63,523median household income

Median household income

$63,523

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,113

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.8%

About 1 in 8 residents

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

Powell Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%42%40%
Never married35%39%31%
Divorced14%17%11%
Widowed9%3%16%
Separated1%0%3%

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