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Powell County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Stanton

Powell County's estimated 2025 population is 12,834 with a growth rate of -0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Powell County is the 84th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 12,641 and has seen a growth of 1.53% since that time.

12,834
Total Population
72
Population Density (mi²)
84
Population Rank (State)
-69 -0.53%
Annual Population Growth

Powell County Population

Powell County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Powell County includes 93.82% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,25093.82%
Two or more races4833.7%
Black or African American2241.72%
Other race1000.77%

Powell County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Powell County's average per capita income is $35,410. Household income levels show a median of $39,811. The poverty rate stands at 21.75%.

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$87,986-
Families$71,052$78,005
Households$39,811$61,387
Non Families$15,809$24,380

$35,410

Average Income

$39,811

Median Household Income

21.75%

Poverty Rate