Burkesville
City in Cumberland County, Kentucky
Burkesville is a city in Cumberland County, Kentucky, with 1,388 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 581 ft (177 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marrowbone, 8.2 miles NW.
- 1,388residents (2020 Census)
- 581 ftelevation · 177 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 539 / sq mipopulation density
- 42717ZIP code
About Burkesville
Burkesville is a home rule-class city in Cumberland County, Kentucky, in the United States. Nestled among the rolling foothills of Appalachia and bordered by the Cumberland River to the south and east, it is the seat of its county. The population was 3,713 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Burkesville
- Median household income
- $34,444
- Median home value
- $117,300
- Median rent
- $508/mo
- Median age
- 50.7
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Burkesville had 1,388 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,388 |
|---|---|
| Density | 539 per sq mi (208 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burkesville at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,388 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.57 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7878° N, 85.3663° W |
| ZIP code | 42717 |
| Official website | burkesville.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2111098 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burkesville
- Marrowbone8.2 mi NW
- Albany14.4 mi SE
- Celina, TN18.3 mi SW
- Tompkinsville19.1 mi W
- Edmonton19.6 mi NW
- Byrdstown, TN19.6 mi SE
- Summer Shade20.2 mi W
- Jamestown21.8 mi NE
- Columbia22.0 mi N
- Russell Springs24.1 mi NE
- Gamaliel25.8 mi SW
- Hilham, TN26.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Burkesville
What county is Burkesville in?
Burkesville is in Cumberland County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Burkesville, KY?
1,388 people lived in Burkesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burkesville, KY?
The ZIP code of Burkesville is 42717.
What is the elevation of Burkesville?
581 feet (177 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Burkesville?
Marrowbone (8.2 mi), Albany (14.4 mi), Celina (18.3 mi), Tompkinsville (19.1 mi), Edmonton (19.6 mi).
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