Whitley County, Kentucky

Total Population: 36,755

County Seat: Williamsburg

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Median Home Value

$120,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$41,719

Across all households

Median Age

35.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Two or More Races1.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

26.1%

65 Years and Over

15.7%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

7.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$41,719

Mean Household Income

$62,066

Per Capita Income

$23,077

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$120,600

Median Rent

$720/mo

Total Housing Units

15,558

Owner-Occupied

66.7%

Renter-Occupied

33.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Married Couple Households

48.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.4%

Average Household Size

2.58

Broadband Internet Access

80.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21235.