Letcher County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,697, reflecting a -1.28% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Letcher County is the 61st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 24,534 and has grown -19.72% since 2010.
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 45.6 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 16,266 adults, (4,340 of whom are seniors) in Letcher County.
Female: 10,371 (49.8%)
Male: 10,437 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Letcher County includes 96.91% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,166 | 96.91% |
| Two or more races | 400 | 1.92% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 0.62% |
| Other race | 66 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.04% |
Letcher County 's average per capita income is $35,736. Household income levels show a median of $41,793. The poverty rate stands at 24.35%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $64,366 | - |
| Families | $58,171 | $64,704 |
| Households | $41,793 | $53,066 |
| Non Families | $21,610 | $28,727 |
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