Whitesville
City in Daviess County, Kentucky

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.
- 580residents (2020 Census)
- 499 ftelevation · 152 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 1,346 / sq mipopulation density
- 42378ZIP code
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 had 580 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 580 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,346 per sq mi (520 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whitesville at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Daviess County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 580 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6831° N, 86.8698° W |
| ZIP code | 42378 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2182830 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whitesville
- Knottsville6.6 mi N
- Philpot8.0 mi NW
- Fordsville8.9 mi E
- Pleasant Ridge9.0 mi SW
- Masonville10.2 mi W
- Thruston11.2 mi NW
- Yelvington12.9 mi NW
- Maceo13.7 mi NW
- Utica14.3 mi SW
- Owensboro14.5 mi W
- Hawesville15.6 mi NE
- Hartford15.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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