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Whitley City

County:
McCreary County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.307
State:
Kentucky

Whitley City is a CDP located in McCreary County, Kentucky. Whitley City has a 2026 population of 692. It is also the county seat of McCreary County. Whitley City is currently declining at a rate of -4.16% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Whitley City is $33,719 with a poverty rate of 51.13%. The median age in Whitley City is 34.6 years: 34.6 years for males, and 37.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 134.3 males.

692
Total Population
300
Density (mi²)
-30 -4.16%
Growth

Whitley City Population

Whitley City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026692-30-4.16%
2025722-30-3.99%

Median Age

Overall: 34.6 years
Female: 37.1 years
Male: 34.6 years

Whitley City Adults

There are 536 adults, (46 of whom are seniors) in Whitley City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 411 (42.7%)
Male: 552 (57.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Whitley City includes 85.15% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White82085.15%
Two or more races13213.71%
Native American80.83%
Black or African American30.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White131.35%
Native American80.83%
Two or more races20.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White80783.8%
Two or more races13013.5%
Black or African American30.31%

Whitley City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Whitley City 's average per capita income is $44,310. Household income levels show a median of $33,719. The poverty rate stands at 51.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Non Families$55,532$43,838
Households$33,719$46,174
Families$28,542$46,977
Married Families$20,625-

$44,310

Average Income

$33,719

Median Household Income

51.13%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)