Estill County's 2026 population is estimated at 14,132, reflecting a 0.46% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Estill County is the 77th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 14,722 and has grown -4.01% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.4 years
Female: 47 years
Male: 43.1 years
There are 11,051 adults, (2,749 of whom are seniors) in Estill County.
Female: 7,061 (50.3%)
Male: 6,974 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Estill County includes 96.1% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,488 | 96.1% |
| Two or more races | 392 | 2.79% |
| Asian | 140 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.04% |
Estill County 's average per capita income is $38,596. Household income levels show a median of $46,051. The poverty rate stands at 20.74%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,858 | - |
| Families | $64,145 | $74,515 |
| Households | $46,051 | $60,646 |
| Non Families | $22,711 | $29,769 |
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