Whitley County's 2026 population is estimated at 37,865, reflecting a 0.84% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Whitley County is the 28th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 35,718 and has grown 6.01% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.2 years
Female: 36.7 years
Male: 33.3 years
There are 27,263 adults, (5,784 of whom are seniors) in Whitley County.
Female: 18,704 (50.7%)
Male: 18,216 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Whitley County includes 95.37% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,210 | 95.37% |
| Two or more races | 894 | 2.42% |
| Black or African American | 404 | 1.09% |
| Other race | 295 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.06% |
Whitley County 's average per capita income is $37,052. Household income levels show a median of $44,615. The poverty rate stands at 26.34%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,049 | - |
| Families | $55,261 | $73,503 |
| Households | $44,615 | $63,305 |
| Non Families | $29,063 | $40,167 |
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