Powell County, Kentucky
Powell County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,613.[1] Its county seat is Stanton.[2]
Powell County | |
|---|---|
 Powell County Courthouse in Stanton | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°50′N 83°50′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1852 |
| Named for | Lazarus W. Powell |
| Seat | Stanton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 180 sq mi (500 km2) |
| • Land | 179 sq mi (460 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (3 km2) 0.6% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 12,613 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 12,442 |
| • Density | 70/sq mi (27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | powellcountyky |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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