Powell County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Powell County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21197
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 197
Geography
- Land Area
- 178.96 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.16 sq mi
- Total Area
- 180.12 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.809567
- Longitude
- -83.831235
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,034
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,799
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,823 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 1.6% |
| White | 12,449 | 95.5% |
| Black | 262 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,779 | 99.8% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 0.2% |
| White | 9,503 | 97.0% |
| Black | 185 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,038
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $40,959
- Poverty Rate
- 21.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,844
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,345 | 94.7% |
| Black | 264 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,352
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,022 | 53.7% |
| Republican | 3,736 | 39.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 321 | 3.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,479 | 47.9% |
| Female | 4,873 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,690 | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 1.3% |
| Black | 19 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,604
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 38.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,394 | 39.1% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 17.9% |
| Black | 3 | 15.8% |
| Asian | 37 | 49.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,676 | 37.4% |
| Female | 1,928 | 39.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,078 (34.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,214 (13.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,647
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $142,933
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $811
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 88.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.