Estill County's estimated 2026 population is 13,979 with a growth rate of 0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Estill County is the 78th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 14,722 and has seen a growth of -5.05% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.4 years
Female: 47 years
Male: 43.1 years
There are 11,051 adults, (2,749 of whom are seniors) in Estill County.
Female: 7,061 (50.3%)
Male: 6,974 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Estill County includes 96.1% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,488 | 96.1% |
| Two or more races | 392 | 2.79% |
| Asian | 140 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.04% |
Estill County's average per capita income is $38,596. Household income levels show a median of $46,051. The poverty rate stands at 20.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,858 | - |
| Families | $64,145 | $74,515 |
| Households | $46,051 | $60,646 |
| Non Families | $22,711 | $29,769 |
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