Cities in Letcher County, Kentucky by Population (2024)

There are 9 cities in Letcher County, Kentucky.

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
State
2024 Population
2020 Census
Annual Change
Density (mi²)
Area (mi²)
Cumberland1Kentucky1,7801,942-2.25%5713.12
Jenkins2Kentucky1,7561,895-1.95%1998.85
Whitesburg3Kentucky1,6221,765-2.17%5183.13
Millstone4Kentucky7374734.39%3,4440.21
McRoberts5Kentucky662790-4.61%1185.60
Mayking6Kentucky519513-0.77%3371.54
Fleming-Neon7Kentucky513543-1.54%3181.61
Benham8Kentucky458508-2.76%1,9570.23
Payne Gap9Kentucky05880%02.30

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?

Cumberland 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 9 cities in Letcher County, Kentucky.

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