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Estill County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Estill County has 13,962 residents, down 1.4% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 270 households moved in and 229 moved out (+41 net), bringing in a net $3.1M of income. Median household income is $46,051, the median home $119,500 and median rent $711 a month.
In Kentucky: 93rd of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 29th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 91st of 120 counties for median household income · 91st of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Estill County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County, KY | 77 | $2.8M |
| Powell County, KY | 22 | $0.9M |
| Clark County, KY | 21 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Estill County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County, KY | 104 | $3.9M |
| Fayette County, KY | 20 | $0.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.