Whitesville

City in Daviess County, Kentucky

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Whitesville is a city in Daviess County, Kentucky, with 580 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Knottsville, 6.6 miles N.

About Whitesville

Whitesville is a home rule-class city in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 580 as of the 2020 Census, up from 552 as of the 2010 census. It is included in the Owensboro, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was founded in 1844 by Dr. William White, and named for him. The current mayor of Whitesville is Patsy Mayfield.

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Living in Whitesville

Median household income
$85,000
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$844/mo
Median age
30.8
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Whitesville, KY population

Whitesville had 580 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census580
Density1,346 per sq mi (520 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Whitesville at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyDaviess County
TypeCity
Population580 (2020)
Land area0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates37.6831° N, 86.8698° W
ZIP code42378
Census code (GEOID)2182830

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Whitesville

What county is Whitesville in?

Whitesville is in Daviess County, Kentucky.

What is the population of Whitesville, KY?

580 people lived in Whitesville at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Whitesville, KY?

The ZIP code of Whitesville is 42378.

What is the elevation of Whitesville?

499 feet (152 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Whitesville?

Knottsville (6.6 mi), Philpot (8.0 mi), Fordsville (8.9 mi), Pleasant Ridge (9.0 mi), Masonville (10.2 mi).

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