Powderly, KY Demographics

A map of Powderly's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	830	715	89.2%	90.7%
Black	49	14	5.3%	1.8%
Multiracial	42	24	4.5%	3.0%
Hispanic	10	20	1.1%	2.5%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	1.0%

Powderly, Kentucky has an estimated population of 931, a large increase from the 788 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% White, 5.3% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Powderly, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Powderly has become more 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 Powderly, that probability was 17.5% in 2020 and 20.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Powderly is ranked the 253rd 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). Powderly was ranked the 273rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Powderly's White Population

830 residents of Powderly, or 89.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Powderly is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Powderly ranks 270th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powderly's White population has grown by an estimated 16.1%. White residents' share of Powderly's population has decreased from 90.7% to 89.2%.

Powderly is more White than neighboring Greenville (82.7% White), Central City (86.6% White), and Drakesboro (77.8% White). Powderly is less White than neighboring Cleaton (100% White), and South Carrollton (97.5% White).

Powderly's Black Population

49 residents of Powderly, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Powderly is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Powderly ranks 255th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powderly's Black population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Black residents' share of Powderly's population has increased from 1.8% to 5.3%.

Powderly is more Black than neighboring Central City (3.9% Black), Cleaton (0% Black), South Carrollton (0% Black), and Drakesboro (3.1% Black). Powderly is less Black than neighboring Greenville (5.7% Black).

Powderly's Asian Population

0 residents of Powderly, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Powderly is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Powderly ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powderly's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Powderly's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Powderly is less Asian than neighboring Greenville (5.9% Asian), Central City (0.4% Asian), and South Carrollton (2.5% Asian).

Powderly's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Powderly, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Powderly is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Powderly ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powderly's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Powderly's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.1%.

Powderly is more Hispanic than neighboring Cleaton (0% Hispanic), and South Carrollton (0% Hispanic). Powderly is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenville (1.2% Hispanic), Central City (3.4% Hispanic), and Drakesboro (15.6% Hispanic).

Powderly's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Powderly, 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 Powderly is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Powderly ranks 78th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powderly's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Powderly's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Powderly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Central City (0.4% Native American/Other), and Drakesboro (0.9% Native American/Other).

Powderly's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Powderly, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Powderly is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Powderly ranks 370th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powderly's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Powderly's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.5%.

Powderly is more Multiracial than neighboring Cleaton (0% Multiracial), South Carrollton (0% Multiracial), and Drakesboro (2.5% Multiracial). Powderly is less Multiracial than neighboring Central City (5.3% 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.