Powell County Summary

Life in Powell County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Powell County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Powell County:

  • The population in Powell County is 13,089.

  • The median home value in Powell County is $125,149.

  • The median income in Powell County is $38,415.

  • The median rent in Powell County is $693.

  • The unemployment rate in Powell County is 7.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Powell County is 21.1%.

  • The average high in Powell County is 72.8° and there are 118.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Powell County

List Of Cities & Towns in Powell County

Stanton, KY Population 3,214

Clay City, KY Population 1,567

Map Of Powell County

Powell County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Powell County is 72.8°.

  • There are 86.5 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 118.3 inches of rain each year with 5.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:42 hours of sun each day in Powell County.

StatPowell County
Mean High72.8
Nice Days86.5
Rainfall118.3
Snowfall5.7
Sunny_hours4:42
72.8°
Average High
118.3
Inches of Rain

Powell County Photos

Powell County Courthousec Stanton
Source: Public Domain

Powell County Demographics

Population over time in Powell County

The current population in Powell County is 13,089. The population has increased 6.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 13,050 6.2%
2021 12,283 -0.2%
2020 12,304 -

Gender in Powell County

  • Powell County is 49.1% female with 6,431 female residents.

  • Powell County is 50.9% male with 6,657 male residents.

Female
49.1% (6,431)
Male
50.9% (6,657)
Gender Powell County KY USA
Female 49.1% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.9% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Powell County

Powell County is:

  • 94.4% White with 12,361 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 35 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 27 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 384 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.0% Hispanic with 259 Hispanic residents.

White
94.4% (12,361)
African American
0.3% (35)
American Indian
0.2% (23)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (27)
Two Or More
2.9% (384)
Hispanic
2.0% (259)

Table: Powell County By Race

Race Powell County KY USA
White 94.4% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.0% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Powell County, Kentucky

  • 9.0% of households in Powell County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 13.1% of households in Powell County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Powell County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Powell County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Powell County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Powell County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Powell County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Powell County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.3% of households in Powell County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.5% of households in Powell County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.0% (1,174)
$10,000 to $14,999
13.1% (1,719)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.7% (1,795)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.9% (1,551)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.3% (1,090)
$50,000 to $74,999
8.2% (1,070)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.1% (2,242)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.9% (1,955)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.3% (295)
$200,000 or more
1.5% (193)
Income Powell County KY USA
Less than $10,000 9.0% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 13.1% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.7% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.9% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.3% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 8.2% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.1% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.9% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.3% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.5% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Powell County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Powell County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Powell County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Powell County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Powell County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Powell County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Powell County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Powell County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Powell County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Powell County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (916)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,308)
High School / GED
44% (5,759)
Some College
17% (2,225)
Associate's Degree
7% (916)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (1,178)
Master's Degree
5% (654)
Professional Degree
1% (130)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Powell County KY USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 44% 33% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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