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Population Review

Letcher County, KY — Population & Demographics

Letcher County, KY has a population of 21,146. The median household income is $40,501 and the median age is 43.3.

21,146

Population

$40,501

Median Income

$70,500

Median Home Value

43.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White97.3%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$40,501

Median Household Income

$24,260

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment

Housing

$70,500

Median Home Value

$651

Median Rent

72.6%

Homeownership

Education

79.8%

High School+

13.7%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Letcher County, KY has a population of 21,146 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Letcher County, KY is $40,501.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.