Powell County, Kentucky
Powell County: county in Montana, United States
About
Powell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,613 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,218 inhabitants. Its county seat is Deer Lodge. The county was created 125 years ago in 1900.
County Snapshot
Powell County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
2
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Kentucky counties
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StantonPopulation 2,674
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Quick Facts about Powell County
| Population | 12,218 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Powell County |
| Area | 6042 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8312,-83.8238 |
| Named for | Mount Powell |
| Altitude | 768 feet / 234 meters |
| Capital | Deer Lodge |
| Establishment | January 01, 1901 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:32:26 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Powell County is located at 37°49'52"N 83°49'26"W (37.8311500, -83.8237700). It has 4 neighbors: Deer Lodge County, Flathead County, Granite County and Lewis and Clark County.
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The largest city of Powell County is Stanton with a population of 2,674. Other cities include and Clay City population 1,094. See all Powell County cities & populated places.
Powell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Powell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stanton | 2,674 | City in Kentucky |
| Clay City | 1,094 | City in Powell County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 79...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Powell County
Official Website- Deer Lodge
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Powell County decreased by 3.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,613 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,618 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,471 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,470 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,349 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,226 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,266 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,297 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,371 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,359 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,218 | -1.15% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Powell County, Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 6,817 people.
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