Whitley City is a CDP located in McCreary County Kentucky. Whitley City has a 2024 population of 1,144. It is also the county seat of McCreary County. Whitley City is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -29.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,633 in 2020.
The average household income in Whitley City is $31,799 with a poverty rate of 48.21%. The median age in Whitley City is 37.9 years: 29.6 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitley City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,042 | 90.77% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 4.88% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 3.31% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 405 | 2.68 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Non Family | 257 | 1.29 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Married | 135 | 5.33 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 13 | 2.54 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.68
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
50.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 5.28% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 4.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 2.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.41% |
| High School Graduate | 333 | 45.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 109 | 14.77% |
| Some College | 206 | 27.91% |
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 | 656 | 526 | 18 |
| Black | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 0 | 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 white people with a rate of 2.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,659 | $51,455 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $17,768 |
| Some College | $14,250 | $13,800 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$17,768
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.6% of Whitley City residents speak only English, while 5.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,017 | 456 | 44.84% |
| Multiple | 56 | 56 | 100% |
| Native | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 100% |
48.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.95%
Male Poverty Rate
54.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitley City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitley City is White, with 44.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 33.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 71.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Some College | 67.46% |
| High School | 24.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 36.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $43,266 |
| Households | $22,702 | $31,799 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,861 | $23,166 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
75
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 5.62% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 100% |
| Black | 12 | 31.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
33.1%
Labor Force Participation
33.1%
Employment Rate
0%
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
72.47%
Born in Whitley City
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
99.48% of Whitley City residents were born in the United States, with 72.47% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,144 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 1,146 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 1,148 | -175 | -13.23% |
| 2021 | 1,323 | -310 | -18.98% |
| 2020 | 1,633 | 233 | 16.64% |
| 2019 | 1,400 | -294 | -17.36% |
| 2018 | 1,694 | 463 | 37.61% |
| 2017 | 1,231 | 186 | 17.8% |
| 2016 | 1,045 | 92 | 9.65% |
| 2015 | 953 | -219 | -18.69% |
| 2014 | 1,172 | 325 | 38.37% |
| 2013 | 847 | -244 | -22.36% |
| 2012 | 1,091 | -42 | -3.71% |
| 2011 | 1,133 | -37 | -3.16% |
| 2010 | 1,170 | 0 | 0% |