Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,920 (100%) |
| Population Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 11 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $44,615 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,353 |
| Median Home Value | $131,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,629 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,043 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,498 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,088 (13.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13,541 |
| Average Household Size | 2.60 |
| Family Households | 9,073 (67.0%) |
The table below compares Whitley County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 28 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 43 | 65th |
| Median Household Income | # 100 | 18th |
| Per Capita Income | # 106 | 13th |
| Diversity Index | # 98 | 19th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
