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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Powell County includes 93.82% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 12,250 | 93.82% |
Two or more races | 483 | 3.7% |
Black or African American | 224 | 1.72% |
Other race | 100 | 0.77% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $87,986 | - |
Families | $71,052 | $78,005 |
Households | $39,811 | $61,387 |
Non Families | $15,809 | $24,380 |
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