Letcher County, Kentucky Cities (2024)

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
2024 Pop.
2020 Pop.
Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Jenkins11,7561,895-1.95%1998.8City
Whitesburg21,6221,765-2.17%5183.1City
Millstone37684736.37%3,5890.2CDP
McRoberts4716790-0.69%1285.6CDP
Mayking55345130.76%3471.5CDP
Fleming-Neon6513543-1.54%3181.6City
Payne Gap7214588-3.6%932.3CDP

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Letcher County, Kentucky?

Jenkins is the largest city in Letcher County.

What is the smallest city in Letcher County, Kentucky?

Payne Gap is the smallest city in Letcher County.

How many cities are in Letcher County?

There are 7 cities in Letcher County, Kentucky.

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