Whitesburg
City in Letcher County, Kentucky
Whitesburg is a city in Letcher County, Kentucky, with 1,773 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,171 ft (357 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mayking, 3.0 miles NE.
- 1,773residents (2020 Census)
- 1,171 ftelevation · 357 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.1 km²
- 566 / sq mipopulation density
- 41815ZIP code
About Whitesburg
Whitesburg is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. The population was at the 2020 census and an estimated 1,711 in 2022. It was named for John D. White, a state politician and Speaker of the United States House.
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Living in Whitesburg
- Median household income
- $29,189
- Median home value
- $111,700
- Median rent
- $640/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Whitesburg had 1,773 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,773 |
|---|---|
| Density | 566 per sq mi (219 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whitesburg at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Letcher County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,773 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.13 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1178° N, 82.8230° W |
| ZIP code | 41815 |
| Official website | cityofwhitesburg.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2182776 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whitesburg
- Mayking3.0 mi NE
- Millstone5.1 mi NE
- Payne Gap8.6 mi E
- Fleming-Neon8.6 mi NE
- Blackey9.1 mi W
- Jenkins10.3 mi NE
- Dunbar, VA10.8 mi SE
- McRoberts11.1 mi NE
- Osaka, VA11.5 mi S
- Stonega, VA11.6 mi S
- Lynch11.7 mi SW
- Pound, VA11.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Whitesburg
What county is Whitesburg in?
Whitesburg is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Whitesburg, KY?
1,773 people lived in Whitesburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whitesburg, KY?
The ZIP code of Whitesburg is 41815.
What is the elevation of Whitesburg?
1,171 feet (357 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whitesburg?
Mayking (3.0 mi), Millstone (5.1 mi), Payne Gap (8.6 mi), Fleming-Neon (8.6 mi), Blackey (9.1 mi).
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