Powell County, Kentucky Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

13,038

Diversity Score

12.3

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.6%%

Powell County, Kentucky Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Powell County, Kentucky Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)12,20193.6%
Black / African American2642.0%
Two or More Races2531.9%
Hispanic or Latino2141.6%
Other Race870.7%
Native American190.1%
Asian00.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Powell County, Kentucky

The largest racial or ethnic group in Powell County, Kentucky is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 93.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Powell County, Kentucky has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 12.3/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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