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Whitesville

Kentucky · 580 residents · 0.431 sq mi
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Whitesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
580
−8%since 2000
from 632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,346 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4184945706467221990201020202024Whitesville
2024661
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,655 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,342
+88%since 2000
from $13,477 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(541)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(13)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other5.5%(32)
Diversity Score20.1%(116)
Diversity Score
20
+535%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
64.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitesville, Kentucky?

Whitesville, Kentucky has about 580 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitesville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Whitesville, Kentucky earns about $53,750 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 $122,600, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Whitesville, Kentucky?

About 24.2% 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 9.8% 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 117 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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