Whitley County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21235 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,920 | — | #1,287 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,615 | -40.6% | #2,978 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.2 years | -9.5% | #2,950 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $131,800 | -53.2% | #2,493 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $798 | -31.4% | #2,113 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.3% | +109.1% | #3,029 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Whitley County has a population of 36,920, making it the #1,287 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.2 years, which is 9.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Whitley County is $44,615, ranking #2,978 out of 3,222 counties — 40.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 26.3% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Whitley County is $131,800 (-53.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $798/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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93.8% of residents in Whitley County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Whitley County, Kentucky
Whitley County, Kentucky has a total population of 36,920, making it the 1,287th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Whitley County is 35.2 years, which is 9.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Whitley County is $44,615, which ranks #2,978 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 26.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Whitley County is $131,800, 53.2% below the national median. Renters in Whitley County pay a median gross rent of $798 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Whitley County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Whitley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Whitley County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.