Powell County Demographics
A map of Powell County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 12,507 | 95.3% |
Multiracial | 291 | 2.2% |
Hispanic | 197 | 1.5% |
Black | 64 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 40 | 0.3% |
Asian | 30 | 0.2% |
Powell County, Kentucky had a population of 13,129 in 2020. It was 95.3% White, 0.5% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Powell County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Powell County is the 82nd most populous county of the 120 counties in Kentucky.
Powell County's White Population
12,507 residents of Powell County identify as White, or 95.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Powell County larger than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Powell County is ranked #17 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Powell County is more White than neighboring Montgomery County (90.2% White), Lee County (93.1% White), and Bath County (95.1% White). Powell County is less White than neighboring Estill County (96.2% White), and Menifee County (96.1% White).
Powell County's Black Population
64 residents of Powell County identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Powell County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Powell County is ranked #99 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Powell County is more Black than neighboring Estill County (0.2% Black). Powell County is less Black than neighboring Montgomery County (2.2% Black), Lee County (3.8% Black), and Bath County (1% Black).
Powell County's Asian Population
30 residents of Powell County identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Powell County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Powell County is ranked #78 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Powell County is more Asian than neighboring Estill County (0% Asian), Menifee County (0% Asian), Lee County (0% Asian), and Bath County (0.1% Asian). Powell County is less Asian than neighboring Montgomery County (0.5% Asian).
Powell County's Hispanic Population
197 residents of Powell County identify as Hispanic, or 1.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Powell County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Powell County is ranked #83 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Powell County is more Hispanic than neighboring Estill County (0.9% Hispanic), Menifee County (0.9% Hispanic), Lee County (0.8% Hispanic), and Bath County (1.4% Hispanic). Powell County is less Hispanic than neighboring Montgomery County (3.3% Hispanic).
Powell County's Native American/Other Population
40 residents of Powell County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Powell County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Powell County is ranked #91 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Powell County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Estill County (0.2% Native American/Other), Menifee County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bath County (0.2% Native American/Other).
Powell County's Multiracial Population
291 residents of Powell County identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Powell County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Powell County is ranked #100 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Powell County is more Multiracial than neighboring Lee County (2% Multiracial). Powell County is less Multiracial than neighboring Estill County (2.4% Multiracial), and Montgomery County (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.