Estill County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,035 | — | #2,223 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,051 | -38.7% | #2,931 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.4 years | +14.1% | #849 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $119,500 | -57.6% | #2,680 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $711 | -38.9% | #2,694 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.7% | +64.6% | #2,737 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Estill County has a population of 14,035, making it the #2,223 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Estill County is $46,051, ranking #2,931 out of 3,222 counties — 38.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.7% and unemployment stands at 7.0%.
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The median home value in Estill County is $119,500 (-57.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $711/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.4%.
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93.7% of residents in Estill County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Estill County, Kentucky
Estill County, Kentucky has a total population of 14,035, making it the 2,223rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Estill County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Estill County is $46,051, which ranks #2,931 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0%.
The median home value in Estill County is $119,500, 57.6% below the national median. Renters in Estill County pay a median gross rent of $711 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Estill County, 12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.9 min.
Estill County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Estill County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.