Whitley County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Whitley County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21235
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 235
Geography
- Land Area
- 437.92 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.20 sq mi
- Total Area
- 445.12 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.758024
- Longitude
- -84.144648
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,732
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 27,081
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,036 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 700 | 1.9% |
| White | 34,987 | 95.2% |
| Black | 369 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,676 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 404 | 1.5% |
| White | 25,957 | 95.8% |
| Black | 345 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 120 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 241 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 36,920
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $46,520
- Poverty Rate
- 25.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,249
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 35,210 | 95.4% |
| Black | 404 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 25,733
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,917 | 19.1% |
| Republican | 19,134 | 74.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 846 | 3.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,341 | 48.0% |
| Female | 13,392 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,776 | 92.4% |
| Hispanic | 299 | 1.2% |
| Black | 84 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,956
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 38.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,336 | 39.3% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 27.8% |
| Black | 8 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 51 | 34.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,720 | 38.2% |
| Female | 5,236 | 39.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,297 (31.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,840 (21.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,629
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $134,978
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $801
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 10.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.