Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,038 (100%) |
| Population Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $40,309 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,040 |
| Median Home Value | $141,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,647 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,269 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,521 (26.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 857 (15.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,790 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Family Households | 3,321 (69.3%) |
The table below compares Powell County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 84 | 31st |
| Population Density | # 49 | 60th |
| Median Household Income | # 108 | 11th |
| Per Capita Income | # 107 | 12th |
| Diversity Index | # 87 | 29th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
