Powell County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Powell County, Kentucky
Powell County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
13,038
Median Age
39.3
Male Median
39.6
Female Median
38.8
Powell County, Kentucky Population Growth

Powell County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.0%%.
+2.0%% Growth
Powell County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Powell County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.3 | 13,038 |
| 2023 | 39.3 | 13,057 |
| 2022 | 39.5 | 13,089 |
| 2021 | 39.5 | 13,050 |
| 2020 | 39.3 | 12,283 |
| 2019 | 38.6 | 12,304 |
| 2018 | 39.2 | 12,321 |
| 2017 | 39.0 | 12,349 |
| 2016 | 38.7 | 12,387 |
| 2015 | 38.4 | 12,447 |
| 2014 | 39.1 | 12,552 |
| 2013 | 37.9 | 12,582 |
| 2012 | 37.9 | 12,638 |
| 2011 | 38.4 | 12,730 |
| 2010 | 38.6 | 12,786 |
Powell County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 18.9% |
| 18–24 | 7.7% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–54 | 25.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65+ | 16.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Powell County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 69.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Powell County, Kentucky
The median age in Powell County, Kentucky is 39.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Powell County, Kentucky is 13,038.
In Powell County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Powell County, Kentucky has remained stable.