Powell County, Kentucky

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Powell County, Kentucky
Powell County, Kentucky courthouse.jpg
Powell County courthouse in Stanton
Map of Kentucky highlighting Powell County
Location in the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location in the U.S.
Founded 1852
Named for Lazarus W. Powell
Seat Stanton
Largest city Stanton
Area
 • Total 180 sq mi (466 km2)
 • Land 179 sq mi (464 km2)
 • Water 1.1 sq mi (3 km2), 0.6%
Population
 • (2010) 12,613
 • Density 70/sq mi (27/km²)
Congressional district 6th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.powellcounty.ky.gov

Powell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,613.[1] Its county seat is Stanton.[2] The county was formed January 7, 1852, by Kentucky Governor Lazarus W. Powell.[3] It is a prohibition or dry county.

Powell County is home to Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, two of Kentucky's most important natural areas and ecotourism destinations, as well as Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 180 square miles (470 km2), of which 179 square miles (460 km2) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) (0.6%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Government

  • The current county judge-executive is James Anderson, replacing the late James "Jim" Potts, who died two months into his term.
  • Powell County attorney's office is represented by Robert Graham King and Assistant County Attorney Richard Fain.
  • The County Clerks Office is represented by Rhonda Allen Barnett.
  • The Powell County Property Valuation Administration (PVA) is represented by Dustin Billings.
  • Darlene Drake represents the Powell County Circuit Clerks Office.
  • Powell County Sheriffs Office is currently operated by Danny Rogers.
  • All the county offices are housed in the Powell County Court House located at 525 Washington St in Stanton.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1860 2,257 —
1870 2,599 15.2%
1880 3,639 40.0%
1890 4,698 29.1%
1900 6,443 37.1%
1910 6,268 −2.7%
1920 6,745 7.6%
1930 5,800 −14.0%
1940 7,671 32.3%
1950 6,812 −11.2%
1960 6,674 −2.0%
1970 7,704 15.4%
1980 11,101 44.1%
1990 11,686 5.3%
2000 13,237 13.3%
2010 12,613 −4.7%
Est. 2014 12,434 [5] −1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 13,237 people, 5,044 households, and 3,783 families residing in the county. The population density was 74 per square mile (29/km2). There were 5,526 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile (12/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.56% White, 0.62% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,044 households out of which 36.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.20% were married couples living together, 12.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.00% were non-families. 21.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.60% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $25,515, and the median income for a family was $30,483. Males had a median income of $26,962 versus $18,810 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,060. About 18.90% of families and 23.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.00% of those under age 18 and 20.00% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

See also

References

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