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Whitesburg

Kentucky · 1,773 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 $30,568. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,100. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,773
+11%since 2000
from 1,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
−4%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Whitesburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,568
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,211
+40%since 2000
from $20,202 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
46.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+75%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,651)
Black1.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(29)
Asian1.8%(32)
Other1.9%(34)
Diversity Score16.3%(288)
Diversity Score
16
+75%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−4%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
56.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitesburg, Kentucky?

Whitesburg, Kentucky has about 1,773 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitesburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Whitesburg, Kentucky earns about $30,568 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 $117,100, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Whitesburg, Kentucky?

About 26.2% 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 35.7% 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 137 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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