Whitley County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
36,755
Male
18,067
49.2%
Female
18,688
50.8%
Median Age
35.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
0.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher12.5%
High School or Higher37.3%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.6%
Married
39.3%
Whitley County, KY has a population of 36,755 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 35.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 95.8% of the population. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.7% of residents are foreign-born.