Powell County, KY Demographics
Powell County, KY is the 82nd most populous of 120 counties in Kentucky, with 13,136 residents across 179 square miles. That is about 73 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 13,136 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 179 sq mi |
| Density | 73 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Powell County compares to the US
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Central Location: Powell County, KY
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Powell County, KY
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9701.02 | 4,742 | 55.2 | 86 |
| Census Tract 9702.02 | 3,274 | 43.1 | 76 |
| Census Tract 9702.01 | 3,121 | 23.2 | 134 |
| Census Tract 9701.01 | 1,992 | 57.4 | 35 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.