Powell County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21197 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,038 | — | #2,283 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $40,309 | -46.4% | #3,065 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.3 years | +1.0% | #2,310 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $141,100 | -49.9% | #2,377 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $747 | -35.8% | #2,489 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% | +78.4% | #2,868 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Powell County has a population of 13,038, making it the #2,283 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Powell County is $40,309, ranking #3,065 out of 3,222 counties — 46.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.5% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Powell County is $141,100 (-49.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $747/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.2%.
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94.3% of residents in Powell County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Powell County, Kentucky
Powell County, Kentucky has a total population of 13,038, making it the 2,283rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Powell County is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Powell County is $40,309, which ranks #3,065 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Powell County is $141,100, 49.9% below the national median. Renters in Powell County pay a median gross rent of $747 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Powell County, 13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.
Powell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Powell 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.