Powell County's estimated 2026 population is 12,763 with a growth rate of -0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Powell County is the 86th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 12,641 and has seen a growth of 0.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.3 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 39.6 years
There are 9,808 adults, (2,113 of whom are seniors) in Powell County.
Female: 6,528 (50.1%)
Male: 6,510 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Powell County includes 94.68% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,345 | 94.68% |
| Two or more races | 305 | 2.34% |
| Black or African American | 264 | 2.02% |
| Other race | 105 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.15% |
Powell County's average per capita income is $35,474. Household income levels show a median of $40,309. The poverty rate stands at 22.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,575 | - |
| Families | $59,116 | $73,452 |
| Households | $40,309 | $59,437 |
| Non Families | $16,568 | $25,762 |
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