Whitesburg, KY

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Whitesburg Overview

2,321
TOTAL POPULATION
1,101
MALE POPULATION
1,220
FEMALE POPULATION
90.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,525
PER CAPITA INCOME
$25,433
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,467
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.61
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
766
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
43.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
20.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Whitesburg Zip Codes

Whitesburg Area Codes

Race in Whitesburg

The most populous races in Whitesburg are White / Caucasian (2,240 | 96.5%), Hispanic or Latino (56 | 2.4%), and Asian (55 | 2.4%).
Race in Whitesburg
Race# Population% Population
Asian552.4%
Black / African American60.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino562.4%
Native / Alaskan20.1%
White / Caucasian2,24096.5%
Two or more Races180.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,321100.0%

Ancestry in Whitesburg

The most populous ancestries reported in Whitesburg are Irish (246 | 10.6%), American (224 | 9.7%), English (222 | 9.6%), German (175 | 7.5%), and Italian (108 | 4.6%), together accounting for 42.0% of all Whitesburg residents.
Race# Population% Population
American2249.7%
Arab60.3%
British210.9%
Canadian60.3%
Cherokee60.3%
Chinese140.6%
Choctaw60.3%
English2229.6%
European331.4%
French220.9%
French Canadian80.3%
German1757.5%
Indian (Asian)351.5%
Irish24610.6%
Italian1084.6%
Korean60.3%
Puerto Rican562.4%
Scandinavian612.6%
Scotch-Irish301.3%
Scottish371.6%
Slovak40.2%
Welsh110.5%
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Sex and Age in Whitesburg

Sex and Age in Whitesburg

The most populous age groups in Whitesburg are 25 to 29 Years (177 | 16.1%) for men and Under 5 Years (181 | 14.8%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59 (5.4%)181 (14.8%)
5 to 9 Years74 (6.7%)35 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years114 (10.3%)84 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years36 (3.3%)37 (3.0%)
20 to 24 Years27 (2.5%)90 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years177 (16.1%)82 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years79 (7.2%)34 (2.8%)
35 to 39 Years29 (2.6%)75 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years62 (5.6%)79 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years88 (8.0%)67 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years52 (4.7%)41 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years28 (2.5%)89 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years45 (4.1%)54 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years47 (4.3%)125 (10.2%)
70 to 74 Years92 (8.4%)28 (2.3%)
75 to 79 Years59 (5.4%)62 (5.1%)
80 to 84 Years11 (1.0%)37 (3.0%)
85 Years and over22 (2.0%)20 (1.6%)
Total1,101 (100.0%)1,220 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Whitesburg

Median Family Size in Whitesburg

The median family size in Whitesburg is 3.24 persons per family, with married-couple families (348 | 65.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (40 | 7.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.63 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Whitesburg
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple348 (65.5%)3.44
Single Male/Father40 (7.5%)2.63
Single Female/Mother143 (26.9%)2.91
Total Families531 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Whitesburg

The median household size in Whitesburg is 2.49 persons per household, with married-couple households (348 | 41.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.44 persons per household. non-family households (318 | 37.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Whitesburg
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple348 (41.0%)3.44
Single Male/Father40 (4.7%)2.90
Single Female/Mother143 (16.8%)3.03
Non-family318 (37.5%)1.15
Total Households849 (100.0%)2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in Whitesburg

Out of a total of 849 households in Whitesburg, 531 (62.5%) are family households, while 318 (37.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 260, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 270.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Whitesburg
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-270 (31.8%)
2-Person Households260 (30.6%)48 (5.7%)
3-Person Households90 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households78 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households63 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households33 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households7 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total531 (62.5%)318 (37.5%)

Female Fertility in Whitesburg

Fertility by Age in Whitesburg

Average fertility rate in Whitesburg is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 141.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Whitesburg
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years29 (100.0%)141.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total29 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whitesburg

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whitesburg
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)-0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)-0 (0.0%)
Total29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Whitesburg

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Whitesburg
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma11 (37.9%)94.0
College or Associate's Degree18 (62.1%)92.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total29 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whitesburg

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whitesburg
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)-0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)-0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)-0 (0.0%)
Total29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Whitesburg

Income Overview in Whitesburg

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,321$24,525
Median Family Income531$0
Mean Family Income531$60,501
Median Household Income849$25,433
Mean Household Income849$57,584
Income Deficit531$13,467
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,32139.40%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,32160.60¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,3210.61

Earnings by Sex in Whitesburg

Average Earnings in Whitesburg are $20,771, $26,719 for men and $16,193 for women, a difference of 39.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Whitesburg
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male344 (45.6%)$26,719
Female411 (54.4%)$16,193
Total755 (100.0%)$20,771

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whitesburg

The most common earnings brackets in Whitesburg are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (48 | 14.0%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (50 | 12.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whitesburg
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11 (3.2%)19 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9995 (1.5%)32 (7.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49948 (14.0%)22 (5.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99918 (5.2%)50 (12.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (1.2%)26 (6.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (0.9%)46 (11.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49939 (11.3%)22 (5.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (3.8%)5 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49917 (4.9%)30 (7.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99916 (4.6%)11 (2.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99925 (7.3%)6 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9999 (2.6%)21 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)30 (7.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99915 (4.4%)10 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99919 (5.5%)2 (0.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99919 (5.5%)17 (4.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99932 (9.3%)7 (1.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99925 (7.3%)29 (7.1%)
$100,000+23 (6.7%)26 (6.3%)
Total344 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whitesburg

Average earnings in Whitesburg are $30,179 for men and $17,159 for women, a difference of 43.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $84,375, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $19,808. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,306, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $16,477.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whitesburg
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$19,808($1)
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$33,750$44,464
Graduate Degree$84,375$64,306
Total$30,179$17,159

Family Income in Whitesburg

Family Income Brackets in Whitesburg

According to the Whitesburg family income data, there are 96 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.1% of all families. Conversely, the $35,000 to $49,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Whitesburg
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006412.1%
$10,000 to $14,9997814.7%
$15,000 to $24,9998716.4%
$25,000 to $34,999448.3%
$35,000 to $49,99981.5%
$50,000 to $74,9999618.1%
$75,000 to $99,9995911.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995510.4%
$150,000 to $199,999295.5%
$200,000+112.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whitesburg

3-person families (87 | 16.4%) account for the highest median family income in Whitesburg with $93,083 per family, while 3-person families (87 | 16.4%) have the highest median income of $31,028 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whitesburg
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families263 (49.5%)$60,313
3-Person Families87 (16.4%)$93,083
4-Person Families94 (17.7%)($1)
5-Person Families47 (8.8%)$17,448
6-Person Families33 (6.2%)($1)
7+ Person Families7 (1.3%)($1)
Total531 (100.0%)($1)

Family Income by Number of Earners in Whitesburg

Family Income by Number of Earners in Whitesburg
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners191 (36.0%)$15,990
1 Earner165 (31.1%)$70,272
2 Earners165 (31.1%)$69,792
3+ Earners10 (1.9%)($1)
Total531 (100.0%)($1)

Household Income in Whitesburg

Household Income Brackets in Whitesburg

With 155 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Whitesburg, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 16 households (1.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Whitesburg
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00015418.1%
$10,000 to $14,99911113.1%
$15,000 to $24,99915518.3%
$25,000 to $34,9998910.5%
$35,000 to $49,999637.4%
$50,000 to $74,9999611.3%
$75,000 to $99,999718.4%
$100,000 to $149,999556.5%
$150,000 to $199,999394.6%
$200,000+161.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Whitesburg

The median household income in Whitesburg is $25,433, with the highest median household income of $19,583 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 331 households (39.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 14 households (1.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Whitesburg
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14 (1.7%)($1)
25 to 44 Years331 (39.0%)$19,583
45 to 64 Years245 (28.9%)($1)
65+ Years259 (30.5%)($1)
Total849 (100.0%)$25,433

Poverty in Whitesburg

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whitesburg

With 48.7% poverty level for males and 46.7% for females among the residents of Whitesburg, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 57 males (96.6%) and 94 females (91.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whitesburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57 (96.6%)124 (68.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years74 (75.5%)18 (51.4%)
12 to 14 Years81 (92.0%)47 (61.0%)
15 Years11 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years13 (36.1%)94 (91.3%)
25 to 34 Years146 (61.1%)36 (32.1%)
35 to 44 Years5 (6.9%)69 (51.5%)
45 to 54 Years55 (43.6%)67 (63.8%)
55 to 64 Years26 (40.6%)39 (29.5%)
65 to 74 Years5 (4.4%)10 (7.4%)
75 Years and over15 (17.4%)20 (25.6%)
Total488 (48.7%)524 (46.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Whitesburg

According to the poverty statistics in Whitesburg, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Whitesburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (3.4%)57 (31.5%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years24 (24.5%)17 (48.6%)
12 to 14 Years7 (8.0%)30 (39.0%)
15 Years3 (21.4%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years23 (63.9%)9 (8.7%)
25 to 34 Years93 (38.9%)76 (67.9%)
35 to 44 Years68 (93.1%)65 (48.5%)
45 to 54 Years71 (56.4%)38 (36.2%)
55 to 64 Years38 (59.4%)93 (70.5%)
65 to 74 Years108 (95.6%)125 (92.6%)
75 Years and over71 (82.6%)58 (74.4%)
Total514 (51.3%)599 (53.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whitesburg

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Whitesburg show that 26.4% or 92 of the total 348 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 87.0%, comprising of 20 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whitesburg
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children161 (94.2%)10 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children85 (57.8%)62 (42.2%)
3 or 4 Children3 (13.0%)20 (87.0%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total256 (73.6%)92 (26.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whitesburg

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whitesburg
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)58 (90.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)137 (95.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Whitesburg

The poverty data for Whitesburg shows that 92 of the married-couple family households (26.4%) and 137 of the single-parent households (74.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (87.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 56 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Whitesburg
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (5.9%)23 (57.5%)
1 or 2 Children62 (42.2%)58 (66.7%)
3 or 4 Children20 (87.0%)56 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (26.4%)137 (74.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Whitesburg

Employment by Class of Employer in Whitesburg

Among the 581 employed individuals in Whitesburg, private company employees (382 | 65.7%), state government employees (64 | 11.0%), and local government employees (63 | 10.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Whitesburg
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees38265.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)111.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)40.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations579.8%
Local Government Employees6310.8%
State Government Employees6411.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total581100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Whitesburg

According to the labor force statistics for Whitesburg, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,758), 43.6% or 766 individuals are in the labor force, with 20.1% or 154 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 71.8% or 84 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 51.2% or 43 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Whitesburg
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years15 (26.3%)7 (46.7%)
20 to 24 Years84 (71.8%)43 (51.2%)
25 to 29 Years174 (67.2%)44 (25.3%)
30 to 34 Years45 (39.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years130 (53.1%)4 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years116 (46.8%)49 (42.2%)
55 to 59 Years70 (59.8%)7 (10.0%)
60 to 64 Years31 (31.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years99 (33.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total766 (43.6%)154 (20.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whitesburg

According to labor force statistics for Whitesburg, 52.4% of individuals (566) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,081) are in the labor force, with 18.4% or 104 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.9% or 184 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 36.4% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whitesburg
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11 (7.8%)51 (36.4%)
High School Diploma94 (31.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree277 (66.1%)151 (36.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher184 (82.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total566 (52.4%)199 (18.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Whitesburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Whitesburg are Health Diagnosing & Treating (114 | 18.6%), Community & Social Service (105 | 17.1%), Health Technologists (78 | 12.7%), Education Instruction & Library (60 | 9.8%), and Business & Financial (33 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Whitesburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Whitesburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Technologists (83.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Whitesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9 (37.5%)15 (62.5%)
Business & Financial8 (24.2%)25 (75.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 36 (34.3%)69 (65.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library16 (26.7%)44 (73.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating25 (21.9%)89 (78.1%)
Health Technologists13 (16.7%)65 (83.3%)
Total (Category)85 (30.0%)198 (70.0%)
Total (Overall)237 (38.7%)376 (61.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Whitesburg are Food Preparation & Serving (47 | 7.7%), Personal Care & Service (30 | 4.9%), Healthcare Support (10 | 1.6%), Security & Protection (8 | 1.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (8 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Whitesburg

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Whitesburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (70.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Whitesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving33 (70.2%)14 (29.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total (Category)41 (42.3%)56 (57.7%)
Total (Overall)237 (38.7%)376 (61.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Whitesburg are Sales & Related (101 | 16.5%), and Office & Administration (56 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Whitesburg

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Whitesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related17 (16.8%)84 (83.2%)
Office & Administration36 (64.3%)20 (35.7%)
Total (Category)53 (33.8%)104 (66.2%)
Total (Overall)237 (38.7%)376 (61.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Whitesburg are , and Construction & Extraction (13 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Whitesburg

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Whitesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)237 (38.7%)376 (61.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Whitesburg are Production (34 | 5.6%), and Transportation (29 | 4.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Whitesburg

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Whitesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Production16 (47.1%)18 (52.9%)
Transportation29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)45 (71.4%)18 (28.6%)
Total (Overall)237 (38.7%)376 (61.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Whitesburg

Employment Industries in Whitesburg

The major employment industries in Whitesburg include Health Care & Social Assistance (160 | 26.1%), Retail Trade (94 | 15.3%), Educational Services (93 | 15.2%), Information (48 | 7.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (47 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Whitesburg

Employment Industries by Sex in Whitesburg

The Whitesburg industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (81.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Whitesburg
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing8 (28.6%)20 (71.4%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade34 (36.2%)60 (63.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information24 (50.0%)24 (50.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Educational Services30 (32.3%)63 (67.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance29 (18.1%)131 (81.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services33 (70.2%)14 (29.8%)
Public Administration28 (82.4%)6 (17.6%)
Total237 (38.7%)376 (61.3%)

Education in Whitesburg

School Enrollment in Whitesburg

The most common levels of schooling among the 445 students in Whitesburg are middle school (188 | 42.2%), elementary school (88 | 19.8%), and high school (52 | 11.7%).
School Enrollment in Whitesburg
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4710.6%
Kindergarten71.6%
Elementary School8819.8%
Middle School18842.2%
High School5211.7%
College / Undergraduate276.1%
Graduate / Professional368.1%
Total445100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Whitesburg

Out of a total of 445 students who are enrolled in schools in Whitesburg, 72 (16.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 373 (83.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (63.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 45 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Whitesburg
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds133 (67.2%)65 (32.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Total373 (83.8%)72 (16.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Whitesburg

Education (65 | 18.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (56 | 15.8%), computers & mathematics (46 | 13.0%), science & technology (44 | 12.4%), and social sciences (26 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 355 individuals in Whitesburg who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Whitesburg
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4613.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5615.8%
Physical & Health Sciences226.2%
Psychology154.2%
Social Sciences267.3%
Engineering51.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4412.4%
Business174.8%
Education6518.3%
Literature & Languages205.6%
Liberal Arts & History236.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications72.0%
Arts & Humanities92.5%
Total355100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Whitesburg

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whitesburg

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Whitesburg are males with 2 vehicles (119, accounting for 52.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (176, making up 34.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whitesburg
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle27 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle16 (7.0%)144 (41.1%)
2 Vehicles119 (52.2%)176 (50.3%)
3 Vehicles34 (14.9%)7 (2.0%)
4 Vehicles32 (14.0%)23 (6.6%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total228 (100.0%)350 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Whitesburg

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Whitesburg are less than 5 minutes (188 commuters, 36.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (124 commuters, 24.1%), and 45 to 59 minutes (48 commuters, 9.3%).
Commute Time in Whitesburg
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes18836.5%
5 to 9 Minutes12424.1%
10 to 14 Minutes234.5%
15 to 19 Minutes203.9%
20 to 24 Minutes397.6%
25 to 29 Minutes101.9%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes448.5%
45 to 59 Minutes489.3%
60 to 89 Minutes81.5%
90 or more Minutes112.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Whitesburg

The most common commute times in Whitesburg are 5 to 9 minutes (52 commuters, 25.4%) for males and less than 5 minutes (144 commuters, 46.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Whitesburg
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes44 (21.5%)144 (46.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes52 (25.4%)72 (23.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes12 (5.9%)11 (3.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes7 (3.4%)13 (4.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes20 (9.8%)19 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes4 (1.9%)6 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes22 (10.7%)22 (7.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes33 (16.1%)15 (4.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (1.9%)4 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes7 (3.4%)4 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Whitesburg

The most frequent times of departure to work in Whitesburg are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (48, 23.4%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (94, 30.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Whitesburg
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (2.4%)6 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM19 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM10 (4.9%)3 (1.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM32 (15.6%)9 (2.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7 (3.4%)27 (8.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM48 (23.4%)17 (5.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (4.9%)66 (21.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM14 (6.8%)9 (2.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM31 (15.1%)16 (5.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)26 (8.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM25 (12.2%)28 (9.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)94 (30.3%)
Total205 (100.0%)310 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Whitesburg

Occupancy by Ownership in Whitesburg

Of the total 849 dwellings in Whitesburg, owner-occupied units account for 418 (49.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 431 (50.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Whitesburg
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units41849.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units43150.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units849100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Whitesburg

Occupancy by Household Size in Whitesburg
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27031.8%
2-Person Household30836.3%
3-Person Household9010.6%
4+ Person Household18121.3%
Total Housing Units849100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whitesburg

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whitesburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household121 (44.8%)149 (55.2%)
2-Person Household217 (70.5%)91 (29.5%)
3-Person Household60 (66.7%)30 (33.3%)
4+ Person Household20 (11.1%)161 (88.9%)
Total Housing Units418 (49.2%)431 (50.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whitesburg

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whitesburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School63 (53.4%)55 (46.6%)
High School Diploma81 (34.0%)157 (66.0%)
College/Associate Degree153 (48.1%)165 (51.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher121 (69.1%)54 (30.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whitesburg

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whitesburg
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years21725.6%
35 to 44 Years12815.1%
45 to 54 Years13716.1%
55 to 64 Years10812.7%
65 to 74 Years16319.2%
75 to 84 Years758.8%
85 Years and Over212.5%
Total849100.0%

Housing Finances in Whitesburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Whitesburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Whitesburg
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied418 (49.2%)$66,250
Renter-Occupied431 (50.8%)$16,821
Average849 (100.0%)$25,433

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whitesburg

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whitesburg
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017 (4.1%)48 (11.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99923 (5.5%)66 (15.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99935 (8.4%)76 (17.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (0.5%)100 (23.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99922 (5.3%)31 (7.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99943 (10.3%)46 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99940 (9.6%)23 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99963 (15.1%)33 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99971 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99955 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more47 (11.2%)8 (1.9%)
Total418 (100.0%)431 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whitesburg

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whitesburg
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30093 (22.3%)20 (4.6%)
$300 to $499121 (28.9%)74 (17.2%)
$500 to $79943 (10.3%)240 (55.7%)
$800 to $99975 (17.9%)45 (10.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49932 (7.7%)13 (3.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99927 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49927 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total418 (100.0%)431 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Whitesburg

Housing Structures in Whitesburg

Housing Structures in Whitesburg
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached42449.9%
Single Unit, Attached60.7%
2 Unit Apartments677.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments485.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9010.6%
10 or more Apartments414.8%
Mobile Home / Other17320.4%
Total849100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whitesburg

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whitesburg
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached333 (78.5%)91 (21.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other85 (49.1%)88 (50.9%)
Total418 (49.2%)431 (50.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whitesburg

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whitesburg
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)50 (11.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (3.1%)39 (9.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms177 (42.3%)233 (54.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms109 (26.1%)74 (17.2%)
8 or more Rooms119 (28.5%)35 (8.1%)
Total418 (100.0%)431 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whitesburg

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whitesburg
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas25 (6.0%)29 (6.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas13 (3.1%)46 (10.7%)
Electricity343 (82.1%)349 (81.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke30 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)7 (1.6%)
Total418 (100.0%)431 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Whitesburg

Household Vehicle Usage in Whitesburg
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle15 (3.6%)39 (9.0%)
1 Vehicle119 (28.5%)245 (56.8%)
2 Vehicles205 (49.0%)147 (34.1%)
3 or more Vehicles79 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total418 (100.0%)431 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Whitesburg

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Whitesburg

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units259159
Median Property Value$79,800$131,900
Median Household Income$35,625$23
Monthly Housing Costs$343$0
Real Estate Taxes$719$14

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whitesburg

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whitesburg
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00091 (35.1%)4 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99968 (26.3%)23 (14.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99967 (25.9%)132 (83.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9994 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99920 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more9 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total259 (100.0%)159 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whitesburg

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whitesburg
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00040 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99943 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99943 (16.6%)16 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99941 (15.8%)19 (11.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99927 (10.4%)22 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99920 (7.7%)44 (27.7%)
$150,000 or more24 (9.3%)35 (22.0%)
Total259 (100.0%)159 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Whitesburg

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Whitesburg
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x137 (52.9%)81,406 (51,198.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x12 (4.6%)126 (79.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x21 (8.1%)4 (2.5%)
4.0x or more83 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total259 (100.0%)159 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whitesburg

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whitesburg
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800101 (39.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49921 (8.1%)51 (32.1%)
$800 to $1,49955 (21.2%)46 (28.9%)
Total259 (100.0%)159 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Whitesburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whitesburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whitesburg
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years359 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years193 (96.0%)8 (4.0%)
26 to 34 Years257 (95.2%)13 (4.8%)
35 to 44 Years191 (92.3%)16 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years215 (93.1%)16 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years181 (92.3%)15 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older149 (90.8%)15 (9.1%)
Total2,042 (96.1%)83 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whitesburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whitesburg
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen359 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen193 (96.0%)8 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whitesburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whitesburg
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,018 (98.9%)11 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999320 (95.5%)15 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999240 (94.1%)15 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over293 (87.5%)42 (12.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whitesburg

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whitesburg
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6212 (85.1%)37 (14.9%)
6 to 18 Years285 (79.4%)74 (20.6%)
19 to 25 Years156 (77.6%)59 (29.3%)
25 to 34 Years181 (67.0%)120 (44.4%)
35 to 44 Years105 (50.7%)86 (41.5%)
45 to 54 Years149 (64.5%)66 (28.6%)
55 to 64 Years97 (49.5%)96 (49.0%)
65 to 74 Years245 (98.8%)146 (58.9%)
75 Years and over149 (90.8%)102 (62.2%)
Total1,579 (74.3%)786 (37.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whitesburg

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whitesburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years111 (53.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (5.1%)43 (20.0%)
35 to 64 Years73 (27.8%)180 (48.5%)
65 to 74 Years64 (56.6%)53 (39.3%)
75 Years and over66 (76.7%)68 (87.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Whitesburg

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Whitesburg: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (5.1%)6 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years11 (4.2%)48 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years54 (47.8%)4 (3.0%)
75 Years and over58 (67.4%)5 (6.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Whitesburg: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (6.1%)49 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (4.6%)12 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Whitesburg: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years111 (53.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)31 (14.4%)
35 to 64 Years24 (9.1%)34 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years10 (8.8%)41 (30.4%)
75 Years and over4 (4.6%)12 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Whitesburg: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years56 (27.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years35 (13.3%)140 (37.7%)
65 to 74 Years48 (42.5%)8 (5.9%)
75 Years and over19 (22.1%)61 (78.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Whitesburg: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years93 (45.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (12.6%)36 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (10.3%)

Technology Access in Whitesburg

Computing Device Access in Whitesburg

Computing Device Access in Whitesburg
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop52461.7%
Smartphone72885.8%
Tablet51360.4%
No Computing Device839.8%
Total849100.0%

Internet Access in Whitesburg

Internet Access in Whitesburg
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home50960.0%
Cellular Data Only15618.4%
Satellite Internet354.1%
No Internet16619.6%
Total849100.0%

Whitesburg Summary

Whitesburg is a city located in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,139 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Letcher County. The city is named for its founder, William D. White.

History

Whitesburg was founded in 1883 by William D. White, a former Confederate soldier. White had purchased the land from the heirs of the original owner, John C. Caudill. White named the town after himself and began to develop it as a commercial center for the surrounding area. The town was incorporated in 1891.
Whitesburg was the site of a major coal mining operation in the early 20th century. The coal industry was the primary source of employment for the town's residents. The coal industry declined in the mid-20th century, leading to a period of economic decline for the town.
In the late 20th century, Whitesburg began to experience a resurgence. The city has become a popular tourist destination, with a number of restaurants, shops, and other attractions. The city is also home to the Letcher County Tourism Commission, which promotes the area's attractions.

Geography

Whitesburg is located in southeastern Kentucky, in the Appalachian Mountains. The city is situated in the valley of the North Fork of the Kentucky River. The city is surrounded by mountains, including Pine Mountain to the east and the Cumberland Plateau to the west.

The city has a total area of 2 2 square miles 5 7 km2 all of it land

Economy

The economy of Whitesburg is largely based on tourism and retail. The city is home to a number of restaurants, shops, and other attractions. The city is also home to the Letcher County Tourism Commission, which promotes the area's attractions.
The city is also home to a number of manufacturing and industrial businesses. The largest employer in the city is the Whitesburg Industrial Park, which is home to a number of businesses, including a plastics manufacturer and a furniture manufacturer.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,139 people, 890 households, and 545 families residing in the city. The population density was 971.2 people per square mile (375.3/km2). There were 1,006 housing units at an average density of 454.2 per square mile (175.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 890 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $19,917, and the median income for a family was $25,000. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,845. About 22.2% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.2% of those under age 18 and 20.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Whitesburg?
Total Population of Whitesburg is 2,321.
What is the Total Male Population of Whitesburg?
Total Male Population of Whitesburg is 1,101.
What is the Total Female Population of Whitesburg?
Total Female Population of Whitesburg is 1,220.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Whitesburg?
There are 90.25 Males per 100 Females in Whitesburg.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Whitesburg?
There are 110.81 Females per 100 Males in Whitesburg.
What is the Median Population Age in Whitesburg?
Median Population Age in Whitesburg is 36.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Whitesburg
Average Family Size in Whitesburg is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Whitesburg
Average Household Size in Whitesburg is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Whitesburg?
Per Capita income in Whitesburg is $24,525.
What is the Median Household income in Whitesburg?
Median Household Income in Whitesburg is $25,433.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Whitesburg?
Income or Wage Gap in Whitesburg is 39.4%.
Women in Whitesburg earn 60.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Whitesburg?
Family Income Deficit in Whitesburg is $13,467.
Families that are below poverty line in Whitesburg earn $13,467 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Whitesburg?
Inequality or Gini Index in Whitesburg is 0.61.
How Large is the Labor Force in Whitesburg?
There are 766 People in the Labor Forcein in Whitesburg.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Whitesburg?
43.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Whitesburg.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Whitesburg?
Unemployment Rate in Whitesburg is 20.1%.