U.S. County · Profile

Whitley County

36.8KTotal Population
84Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+2.65%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Whitley County has a population of 36,825 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Whitley County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.1%35,389
Two or More Races2.0%737
Hispanic or Latino1.5%552
Black or African American0.9%331
Some Other Race0.7%258
Asian0.3%110
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%37
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Whitley County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$44,332
40.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$22,310
41.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
23.5%
104.3% above national average
Median Age
36.1 years

Income & Poverty

$44,332Median Household Income
$22,310Per Capita Income
23.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$44,332$61,934
Families$53,387$70,467
Married-couple Families$53,387$59,793
Nonfamily Households$19,547$21,111

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Whitley County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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