Powell County, Kentucky

Powell County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth 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 from parts of Clark, Estill, and Montgomery counties.[3] It is no longer a dry county as of 2018.

Powell County
U.S. county
Powell County courthouse in Stanton
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°50′N 83°50′W
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1852
Named forLazarus W. Powell
SeatStanton
Area
 • Total180 sq mi (500 km2)
 • Land179 sq mi (460 km2)
 • Water1.1 sq mi (3 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total12,613
 • Estimate 
(2018)
12,442
 • Density70/sq mi (27/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitepowellcountyky.us

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 Powell County courthouse is located at 525 Washington St in Stanton.

  • County Judge-Executive: James D. Anderson Jr.
  • County Clerk: Jackie Everman
  • Sheriff: Danny Rogers
  • Coroner: Megan Wells Davis
  • Jailer: Travis Crabtree
  • County Attorney: Robert King
  • Circuit Clerk: Brian King
  • County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): Dustin Billings
  • County Surveyor: Kevin Davis
  • EMS Director: Nathan Hall

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18602,257—
18702,59915.2%
18803,63940.0%
18904,69829.1%
19006,44337.1%
19106,268−2.7%
19206,7457.6%
19305,800−14.0%
19407,67132.3%
19506,812−11.2%
19606,674−2.0%
19707,70415.4%
198011,10144.1%
199011,6865.3%
200013,23713.3%
201012,613−4.7%
2018 (est.)12,442[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.

Politics

In recent elections, Powell County has been reliably Republican.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[11]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 73.4% 4,041 24.8% 1,367 1.8% 97
2016 70.9% 3,513 25.7% 1,272 3.5% 172
2012 61.7% 2,766 36.2% 1,620 2.1% 95
2008 57.1% 2,837 41.5% 2,065 1.4% 70
2004 54.2% 2,687 45.3% 2,249 0.5% 24
2000 51.8% 2,258 46.0% 2,008 2.2% 96
1996 36.0% 1,526 50.9% 2,156 13.1% 557
1992 35.9% 1,809 46.1% 2,323 18.0% 909
1988 50.0% 2,128 49.6% 2,113 0.4% 17
1984 58.8% 2,269 40.8% 1,575 0.3% 13
1980 45.6% 1,716 53.3% 2,006 1.2% 45
1976 37.9% 1,148 61.4% 1,859 0.7% 22
1972 58.4% 1,766 40.7% 1,230 0.9% 28
1968 42.6% 1,157 34.4% 934 23.1% 627
1964 37.8% 993 61.8% 1,622 0.4% 10
1960 57.3% 1,508 42.7% 1,122 0.0% 0
1956 49.9% 1,339 50.0% 1,343 0.1% 3
1952 44.8% 992 55.0% 1,218 0.1% 3
1948 41.5% 719 56.3% 975 2.2% 38
1944 46.7% 902 53.0% 1,023 0.3% 6
1940 43.6% 989 55.8% 1,266 0.7% 15
1936 45.4% 998 53.9% 1,185 0.6% 14
1932 38.7% 826 60.9% 1,300 0.4% 9
1928 61.3% 1,160 38.7% 732 0.0% 0
1924 42.9% 724 55.6% 939 1.5% 26
1920 44.3% 835 55.1% 1,038 0.6% 11
1916 43.7% 587 56.3% 757 0.0% 0
1912 31.8% 381 54.1% 647 14.1% 169

Natural Bridge State Resort Park

Powell County is home to Natural Bridge State Resort Park. The park is abundant with Native American relics, shelters, and burial grounds. The main attraction is the bridge itself, a natural arch with more than 15 million pounds (6,800 t) of rock in suspension. It is 30 feet (9.1 m) wide at the top and 85 feet (26 m) at the base; one of the more than 70 natural arches located in the area.[12]

Communities

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society, Volume 1. Kentucky State Historical Society. 1903. pp. 36.
  4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  8. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  12. Powell, Robert (1989). Kentucky Counties. Lexington, KY: Kentucky Images. pp. 52–53.

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