Poole, KY Demographics

A map of Poole's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	235	305	91.8%	86.2%
Multiracial	21	36	8.2%	10.2%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	6	0.0%	1.7%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	1.7%

Poole, Kentucky has an estimated population of 256, a large decrease from the 354 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 8.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poole, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poole has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Poole, that probability was 24.7% in 2020 and 15.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poole is ranked the 446th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Poole was ranked the 395th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poole's White Population

235 residents of Poole, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poole is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Poole ranks 388th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poole's White population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. White residents' share of Poole's population has increased from 86.2% to 91.8%.

Poole is more White than neighboring Corydon (75.6% White), and Sebree (62.4% White). Poole is less White than neighboring Robards (95% White), Dixon (93.6% White), and Anthoston (100% White).

Poole's Black Population

0 residents of Poole, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poole is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Poole ranks 446th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poole's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Poole's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Poole is less Black than neighboring Robards (1% Black), Corydon (13.2% Black), Sebree (2.7% Black), and Dixon (3.2% Black).

Poole's Asian Population

0 residents of Poole, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poole is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Poole ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poole's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Poole's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Poole is less Asian than neighboring Dixon (0.4% Asian).

Poole's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Poole, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poole is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Poole ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poole's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Poole's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Poole is less Hispanic than neighboring Robards (2.3% Hispanic), Corydon (0.4% Hispanic), Sebree (31.6% Hispanic), and Dixon (0.4% Hispanic).

Poole's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Poole, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poole is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Poole ranks 21st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poole's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poole's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Poole is less Native American/Other than neighboring Corydon (3.2% Native American/Other), and Sebree (0.3% Native American/Other).

Poole's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Poole, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poole is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Poole ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poole's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Poole's population has decreased from 10.2% to 8.2%.

Poole is more Multiracial than neighboring Robards (1.7% Multiracial), Corydon (7.6% Multiracial), Sebree (3% Multiracial), Dixon (2.4% Multiracial), and Anthoston (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.