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Whitesburg

Kentucky · 2,139 residents · 3.132 sq mi
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Whitesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,474. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value is $76,200. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,139
+34%since 2000
from 1,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
683 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
−10%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Whitesburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,474
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,434
+1%since 2000
from $20,202 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing9.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,531)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian2.6%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(149)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,084)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(102)
Diversity Score
5
−49%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+8%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitesburg, Kentucky?

Whitesburg, Kentucky has about 2,139 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitesburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Whitesburg, Kentucky earns about $36,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitesburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Whitesburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $76,200, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Whitesburg, Kentucky?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Whitesburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitesburg, Kentucky?

About 22.3% of people in Whitesburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitesburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitesburg, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 503 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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