Whitley City
Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky
Whitley City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McCreary County, Kentucky, with 968 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,352 ft (412 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stearns, 1.9 miles S.
- 968residents (2020 Census)
- 1,352 ftelevation · 412 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 420 / sq mipopulation density
- 42631ZIP code
About Whitley City
Whitley City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in McCreary County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 968 at the 2020 census, down from 1,170 in 2010. It is the county seat of McCreary County. Whitley City is one of two unincorporated county seats in Kentucky (the other being Burlington in Boone County).
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Living in Whitley City
- Median household income
- $33,719
- Median home value
- $116,700
- Median rent
- $912/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Whitley City had 968 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 968 |
|---|---|
| Density | 420 per sq mi (162 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whitley City at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | McCreary County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 968 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.31 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7228° N, 84.4755° W |
| ZIP code | 42631 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2182938 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whitley City
- Stearns1.9 mi S
- Pine Knot4.4 mi SE
- Winfield, TN11.1 mi S
- Oneida, TN14.5 mi S
- Williamsburg17.2 mi E
- Emlyn18.5 mi E
- Pleasant View19.5 mi E
- Helenwood, TN20.4 mi S
- Huntsville, TN21.2 mi S
- Burnside21.7 mi NW
- Rockholds21.7 mi E
- Monticello22.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Whitley City
What county is Whitley City in?
Whitley City is in McCreary County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Whitley City, KY?
968 people lived in Whitley City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whitley City, KY?
The ZIP code of Whitley City is 42631.
What is the elevation of Whitley City?
1,352 feet (412 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whitley City?
Stearns (1.9 mi), Pine Knot (4.4 mi), Winfield (11.1 mi), Oneida (14.5 mi), Williamsburg (17.2 mi).
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