Letcher County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
21,146
Male
10,548
49.9%
Female
10,598
50.1%
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
0.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher9.8%
High School or Higher34.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
14.5%
Married
42.9%
Letcher County, KY has a population of 21,146 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 43.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 97.3% of the population. 9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.4% of residents are foreign-born.