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Estill County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Irvine

Estill County's estimated 2025 population is 13,760 with a growth rate of -0.64% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Estill County is the 78th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 14,722 and has seen a growth of -6.53% since that time.

13,760
Total Population
54
Population Density (mi²)
78
Population Rank (State)
-88 -0.64%
Annual Population Growth

Estill County Population

Estill County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Estill County includes 96.38% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White13,56996.38%
Two or more races3542.51%
Asian1360.97%
Black or African American160.11%
Native American40.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

Estill County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Estill County's average per capita income is $35,610. Household income levels show a median of $43,905. The poverty rate stands at 21.96%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$67,069-
Families$59,216$69,772
Households$43,905$57,737
Non Families$21,413$28,875

$35,610

Average Income

$43,905

Median Household Income

21.96%

Poverty Rate