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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Whitley County

Kentucky · 35,865 residents · 437.922 sq mi
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Whitley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,075. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,500. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,865
+8%since 1990
from 33,326 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 76 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.4
+9%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K36K37K39K1990201020202024Whitley County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,075
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,979 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,777
+59%since 1990
from $8,028 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
26.4%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 33.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$352
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(32,958)
Black0.6%(214)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(76)
Asian0.2%(81)
Diversity Score3.3%(1,098)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(35,062)
Black0.3%(122)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(249)
Asian0.2%(70)
Diversity Score3.1%(1,104)
Diversity Score
3
−7%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.3%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Whitley County to nearby counties

WHITLEY COUNTY VS
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Income$32,527+47%
Home value$118,700+140%
Population29,532−21%
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WHITLEY COUNTY VS
McCreary County
Income$33,750+53%
Home value$85,300+72%
Population17,124−54%
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WHITLEY COUNTY VS
Laurel County
Income$57,771+162%
Home value$159,500+222%
Population63,746+71%
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WHITLEY COUNTY VS
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Income$51,557+134%
Home value$186,500+277%
Population40,290+8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitley County, Kentucky?

Whitley County, Kentucky has about 35,865 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Whitley County, Kentucky earns about $22,075 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitley County, Kentucky expensive?

In Whitley County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $49,500, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Whitley County, Kentucky?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Whitley County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitley County, Kentucky?

About 26.4% of people in Whitley County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitley County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitley County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,539 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9205.02Census Tract 9203.02Census Tract 9206.02Census Tract 9204.02Census Tract 9207Census Tract 9202Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9208Census Tract 9204.01Census Tract 9203.01Census Tract 9205.01Census Tract 9206.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 40701ZIP 40769ZIP 40759ZIP 40763
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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