Whitley County's estimated 2026 population is 37,865 with a growth rate of 0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Whitley County is the 28th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 35,718 and has seen a growth of 6.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Whitley County includes 95.78% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (95.78%)
Two or more races (2.08%)
Black or African American (1.06%)
Other race (0.8%)
Asian (0.18%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,204 | 95.78% |
| Two or more races | 766 | 2.08% |
| Black or African American | 391 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 293 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Whitley County's average per capita income is $34,528. Household income levels show a median of $41,719. The poverty rate stands at 25.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,939 | - |
| Families | $53,640 | $71,924 |
| Households | $41,719 | $62,066 |
| Non Families | $25,043 | $38,755 |
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