Total Population
25,996
Population
Growth Rate
0.57%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
6.100
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Letcher County
Population
Housing & Income
Households
10,677
Total Housing Units
12,319
Owner Occupied
8,339
Renter Occupied
2,338
Vacant
1,642
Median Home Value
$69,691
Average Home Value
$86,401
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.63%
Per Capita Income
1.82%
Income Projection
Median Household
$33,030 $35,261
Average Household
$46,762 $51,087
Per Capita
$19,219 $21,028
Workforce
Total Businesses
552
Total Employed
5,131
Workers 16+
6,867
2020 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
50
Employed
1,023
2020 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
116
Employed
920
2020 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
23
Employed
849
2020 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
31
Employed
428
2020 Public Administration
Businesses
52
Employed
421
2020 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
30
Employed
419
Some
High School
2,754
Graduated
High School
5,685
Associates
Degree
2,339
Bachelor's
Degree
1,381
Graduate
Degree
1,097
Average Commute Time
25 min.
Resident Commuters
4,968
Non-Resident Commuters
1,347
Drive Alone
5,874
Carpooled
420
Public
37
Work At Home
256
