Statistics for Letcher County
Latest official figures for Letcher County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 19,952 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 43.5 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 206 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 362 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.26 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 18.03 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.7 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 25.3 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 41,793 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 538.8 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | -4.4 % | 2024 |