Letcher County's estimated 2026 population is 19,589 with a growth rate of -1.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Letcher County is the 62nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 24,534 and has seen a growth of -20.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Letcher County includes 97.29% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (97.29%)
Two or more races (1.44%)
Black or African American (0.74%)
Other race (0.29%)
Asian (0.21%)
Native American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,573 | 97.29% |
| Two or more races | 304 | 1.44% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 0.74% |
| Other race | 61 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Letcher County's average per capita income is $36,143. Household income levels show a median of $40,501. The poverty rate stands at 26.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,641 | - |
| Families | $54,588 | $67,902 |
| Households | $40,501 | $57,823 |
| Non Families | $22,415 | $36,403 |
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