Powderly City, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 846 people in the city, organized into 342 households, and 236 families residing in the city. The population density was 586.7 people per square mile (226.53/km˛), giving it the 100th least densely populated city among the Kentucky. There were 396 housing units at an average density of 275 per square mile (106.18/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.47 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males. The median age of the city's population was 35.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Powderly City was 34.6 and 38.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 2.96% Black or African American, 0.24% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.71% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $23750, it is 112th poorest city by median household income in Kentucky. The median income for a family in the city was $28063, making it the 92nd lowest city by median family income in Kentucky. The per capita income for the city was $11705, it is 49th poorest city by per capita income in Kentucky. The median income was $14702, Median income for males is $21875, compared with $10991 for females.
In 2000, 197 pupils and students, of which 51.78% are male and 48.22% are female, 23.29% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 1.52% nursery or pri school, 10.15% kindergarten, 36.04% elementary school, 38.07% high school and 14.21% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 846 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 893 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 892 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 892 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 888 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 886 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 886 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 885 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 884 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 883 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 879 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 3 | |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| Elementary school | 48 | 23 | 71 |
| High school | 37 | 38 | 75 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 24 | 28 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powderly city, Kentucky | $23750 | $28063 | $11705 |
| Muhlenberg County, Kentucky | $28566 | $33513 | $14798 |
| Kentucky, United States | $33672 | $40939 | $18093 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |