Powell County GIS Maps
Powell County, Kentucky, has 13,129 residents and covers 179 square miles. The population grew 4.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Powell County is 21197.
Stanton is the county's largest population center. Powell County also includes 3 zip codes, 1 public school district and 10 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Powell County Trends
- Population
- 13,129▴
- Median Home Value
- $142,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,031▾
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Powell County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Powell County Population
Powell County had 13,129 residents in 2020. That was 4.1% higher than in 2010. Powell County had 108 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 73 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Stanton, Clay City and Stanton.
Population Trend in Powell County KY
Powell County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Powell County Zip Codes
Powell County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Stanton (40380), Clay City (40312) and Stanton (40376). Stanton is the largest zip by population, with about 7,067 residents or 54% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 100% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Powell County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40380 | Stanton | 7,067 | ▴ 6.9% |
| 40312 | Clay City | 6,010 | ▴ 1.9% |
| 40376 | Stanton | 107 | ▴ 105.8% |
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Powell County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Powell County Demographics
Powell County has a median age of 39.3, which is close to the Kentucky average. About 24.6% of residents are under 18, while 15.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 17.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Powell County KY
Median Age
39.3
Under 18
24.6%
Age 65+
15.7%
Bachelor's+
17.3%
Powell County School Districts
Powell County is served by 1 public school district with 2,031 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Powell County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell County School District | 2,031 | 100% | ▾ -2.7% |
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Powell County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Powell County Housing & Real Estate
Powell County has a median home value of $142,400 and a median gross rent of $743. About 69% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $289,000 and homes spent about 108 days on the market.
Powell County Housing Mix
Powell County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Powell County Housing Trends
Powell County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Powell County, KY
Powell County has 589 business listings across 226 categories. The largest categories in Powell County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (28, 4.8%), Cabin (17, 2.9%), and Parks & Recreation (15, 2.5%). The full Powell County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Powell County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Powell County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 28 | 4.8% |
| Cabin | 17 | 2.9% |
| Parks & Recreation | 15 | 2.5% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 14 | 2.4% |
| Gas Stations | 13 | 2.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 12 | 2.0% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 11 | 1.9% |
| Hiking Trail | 10 | 1.7% |
| Fast Food | 9 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 9 | 1.5% |
Powell County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Community Addiction Recovery, LLC | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Stanton |
| Double Arch Trail | Active Life | Stanton |
| Natural Bridge Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Slade |
| Stanton Airport | Airport | Stanton |
| Powell County Emergency Medical Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Stanton |
| Bruen's Restaurant | American Restaurants | Stanton |
| Powell County Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Clay City |
| Shabby Chic | Antique Store | Stanton |
| Vernon Manor Apartments | Apartments | Clay City |
| Stantek Manufacturing LLC | Appliance Manufacturer | Stanton |
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Powell County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Powell County Basemaps
Powell County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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