Unified School District · KY
Powell County School District
Powell County School District is a unified school district in Kentucky with a community population of 13,038. The median household income is $40,309 and the median age is 39.3.
13,038
Population
73
People / sq mi
$40,309
Median Income
39.3
Median Age
Powell County School District covers 179 sq mi of land at 72.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$40,309
Median Household Income
$23,040
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$141,100
Median Home Value
$747
Median Rent
68.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
82.0%
High School+
13.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Powell County School District serves a community with a population of 13,038 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kentucky.
The median household income in Powell County School District is $40,309, with a per capita income of $23,040. The poverty rate is 18.8%.
Powell County School District is 94.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 66.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Powell County School District, 82.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Powell County School District is $141,100, with a median rent of $747. The homeownership rate is 68.2%.
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Data for Powell County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2104890).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.