Letcher County, Kentucky
Total Population: 21,146
County Seat: Whitesburg
Median Home Value
$70,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$40,501
Across all households
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.6%
65 Years and Over
20.6%
Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.9%
No Health Insurance
3.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
79.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
13.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$40,501
Mean Household Income
$57,823
Per Capita Income
$24,260
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
57.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
26.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$70,500
Median Rent
$651/mo
Total Housing Units
10,594
Owner-Occupied
72.6%
Renter-Occupied
27.4%
Vacancy Rate
21.0%
Married Couple Households
48.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
27.5%
Average Household Size
2.49
Broadband Internet Access
82.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21133.