Whitesburg is a city located in Letcher County Kentucky. Whitesburg has a 2024 population of 1,622. It is also the county seat of Letcher County. Whitesburg is currently declining at a rate of -2.17% annually and its population has decreased by -8.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,765 in 2020.
The average household income in Whitesburg is $62,254 with a poverty rate of 40.59%. The median age in Whitesburg is 41 years: 38.6 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitesburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,095 | 97.31% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.72% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 803 | 2.39 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Married | 331 | 3.25 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Non Family | 269 | 1.14 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Female | 172 | 2.59 | 12.2 | 87.8 |
| Male | 31 | 2.84 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
47.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 6.78% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 10.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 154 | 10.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 179 | 11.66% |
| High School Graduate | 453 | 29.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 6.06% |
| Some College | 390 | 25.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,484 | 1,289 | 300 |
| Asian | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 6 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 90%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,382 | $36,250 | $49,706 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,250 | $86,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $23,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,517 | $34,766 | $22,561 |
| Some College | $18,750 | $0 | $17,875 |
$24,517
Average Earnings
$34,766
Average Male
$22,561
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.07% of Whitesburg residents speak only English, while 1.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,833 | 724 | 39.5% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 50 | 100% |
| Multiple | 9 | 9 | 100% |
40.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.29%
Male Poverty Rate
40.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitesburg is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitesburg is White, with 39.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 49.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.5% |
| Some College | 27.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 94.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 67.65% |
| Female Employed | 22.14% |
| Male Employed | 13.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,250 | $63,713 |
| Households | $32,663 | $62,254 |
| Married Families | $72,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,576 | $57,302 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
102
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 6.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.1%
Labor Force Participation
37.2%
Employment Rate
17.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.41%
Born in Whitesburg
98.79%
Native Born
1.21%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
98.79% of Whitesburg residents were born in the United States, with 70.41% having been born in Kentucky. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,443 | -36 | -2.43% |
| 2028 | 1,479 | -36 | -2.38% |
| 2027 | 1,515 | -35 | -2.26% |
| 2026 | 1,550 | -36 | -2.27% |
| 2025 | 1,586 | -36 | -2.22% |
| 2024 | 1,622 | -36 | -2.17% |
| 2023 | 1,658 | -49 | -2.87% |
| 2022 | 1,707 | -36 | -2.07% |
| 2021 | 1,743 | -22 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 1,765 | -81 | -4.39% |
| 2019 | 1,846 | -27 | -1.44% |
| 2018 | 1,873 | -41 | -2.14% |
| 2017 | 1,914 | -43 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 1,957 | -30 | -1.51% |
| 2015 | 1,987 | -29 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 2,016 | -22 | -1.08% |
| 2013 | 2,038 | -43 | -2.07% |
| 2012 | 2,081 | -32 | -1.51% |
| 2011 | 2,113 | -20 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 2,133 | 0 | 0% |