Letcher County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,808 | — | #1,833 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,793 | -44.4% | #3,038 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,059 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $67,400 | -76.1% | #3,202 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $669 | -42.5% | #2,873 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.4% | +93.3% | #2,966 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Letcher County has a population of 20,808, making it the #1,833 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Letcher County is $41,793, ranking #3,038 out of 3,222 counties — 44.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.4% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Letcher County is $67,400 (-76.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $669/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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96.6% of residents in Letcher County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.
About Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher County, Kentucky has a total population of 20,808, making it the 1,833rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Letcher County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Letcher County is $41,793, which ranks #3,038 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Letcher County is $67,400, 76.1% below the national median. Renters in Letcher County pay a median gross rent of $669 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Letcher County, 12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.4 min.
Letcher County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.5%).
All data for Letcher 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.