Letcher County, Kentucky

Total Population: 21,146

County Seat: Whitesburg

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)96.8%
Two or More Races1.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

79.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.