11-495: Powell County is the name of two counties in the United States: Powell County, Kentucky Powell County, Montana [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to
22-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
33-437: Is the bridge itself, a natural arch with more than 15 million pounds (6,800 t) of rock in suspension. It is 30 feet (9.1 m) wide at the top and 85 feet (26 m) at the base; one of the more than 70 natural arches located in the area. 37°50′N 83°50′W / 37.83°N 83.83°W / 37.83; -83.83 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
44-577: The U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky . As of the 2020 census , the population was 13,129. Its county seat is Stanton . The county was formed January 7, 1852, by Kentucky Governor Lazarus W. Powell from parts of Clark, Estill, and Montgomery counties. It is no longer a dry county as of 2018. Powell County is home to Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, two of Kentucky's most important natural areas and ecotourism destinations, as well as
55-657: The Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 180 square miles (470 km ), of which 179 square miles (460 km ) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km ) (0.6%) is water. The Powell County courthouse is located at 525 Washington St in Stanton. As of the census of 2000, there were 13,237 people, 5,044 households, and 3,783 families residing in
66-428: The age of 18 living with them, 58.20% were married couples living together, 12.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.00% were non-families. 21.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.02. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.60% under
77-467: The age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.00 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 25,515, and the median income for a family was $ 30,483. Males had a median income of $ 26,962 versus $ 18,810 for females. The per capita income for
88-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
99-419: The county was $ 13,060. About 18.90% of families and 23.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 31.00% of those under age 18 and 20.00% of those age 65 or over. In recent federal elections, Powell County has been reliably Republican. Powell County is home to Natural Bridge State Resort Park. The park is abundant with Native American relics, shelters, and burial grounds. The main attraction
110-478: The county. The population density was 74 per square mile (29/km ). There were 5,526 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile (12/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 98.56% White , 0.62% Black or African American , 0.12% Native American , 0.05% Asian , 0.07% from other races , and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 5,044 households, out of which 36.10% had children under
121-414: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Powell_County&oldid=933062885 " Category : United States county name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Powell County, Kentucky Powell County is a county located in
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