Letcher County's estimated 2026 population is 19,697 with a growth rate of -1.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Letcher County is the 61st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 24,534 and has seen a growth of -19.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 45.6 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 16,266 adults, (4,340 of whom are seniors) in Letcher County.
Female: 10,371 (49.8%)
Male: 10,437 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Letcher County includes 96.91% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,166 | 96.91% |
| Two or more races | 400 | 1.92% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 0.62% |
| Other race | 66 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.04% |
Letcher County's average per capita income is $35,736. Household income levels show a median of $41,793. The poverty rate stands at 24.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $64,366 | - |
| Families | $58,171 | $64,704 |
| Households | $41,793 | $53,066 |
| Non Families | $21,610 | $28,727 |
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