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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 and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

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

Estill County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

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