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Whitesville

Kentucky · 552 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 $28,889. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
552
−13%since 2000
from 632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,281 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4184945706467221990201020202024Whitesville
2024661
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,889
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,655 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,517
+8%since 2000
from $13,477 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+40%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(618)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(526)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(44)
Diversity Score
8
+154%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitesville, Kentucky?

Whitesville, Kentucky has about 552 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitesville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Whitesville, Kentucky earns about $28,889 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Whitesville, Kentucky?

About 5.1% 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 20.9% 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 145 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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