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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Whitesville

Kentucky · 632 residents · 0.431 sq mi
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Whitesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,655. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $54,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

632
−9%since 1990
from 697 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,466 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,617 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+13%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4184945706467221990201020202024Whitesville
2024661
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,655
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,558 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,477
+35%since 1990
from $9,954 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$456
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
79.6%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
20.4% rent
2.1
+33%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(693)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(618)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score3.2%(20)
3
+122%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−33%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitesville, Kentucky?

Whitesville, Kentucky has about 632 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Whitesville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Whitesville, Kentucky earns about $25,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitesville, Kentucky expensive?

In Whitesville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Whitesville, Kentucky?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Whitesville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitesville, Kentucky?

About 12.8% of people in Whitesville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitesville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitesville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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