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Whitley City

Kentucky · 963 residents · 2.307 sq mi
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Whitley City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,719. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,700. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
963
−13%since 2000
from 1,111 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
417 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6879721K2K2K1990201020202024Whitley City
2024963
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,719
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,654 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,663
+43%since 2000
from $11,659 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing24.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
52.8%
+40.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+37%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,095)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(807)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.5%(130)
Diversity Score34.9%(336)
Diversity Score
35
+2473%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
71.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2011
from 37.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+59.6 ptssince 2017
from 37.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitley City, Kentucky?

Whitley City, Kentucky has about 963 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitley City, Kentucky?

The typical household in Whitley City, Kentucky earns about $33,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitley City, Kentucky expensive?

In Whitley City, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $116,700, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Whitley City, Kentucky?

About 0.6% of adults age 25 and over in Whitley City, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitley City, Kentucky?

About 51.1% of people in Whitley City, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitley City, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitley City, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 209 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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