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Powell County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Powell County has 12,812 residents, down 2.2% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 258 households moved in and 247 moved out (+11 net), bringing in a net $0.4M of income. Median household income is $40,309, the median home $141,100 and median rent $747 a month.
In Kentucky: 100th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 61st of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 107th of 120 counties for median household income · 67th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Powell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County, KY | 49 | $2.0M |
| Clark County, KY | 43 | $1.8M |
| Fayette County, KY | 27 | $1.3M |
| Madison County, KY | 21 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Powell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County, KY | 47 | $2.1M |
| Clark County, KY | 33 | $1.4M |
| Fayette County, KY | 25 | $0.9M |
| Estill County, KY | 22 | $0.9M |
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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.