Whitley City, Kentucky is a small town with a population of 4,694 people. Located in McCreary County in the state of Kentucky, Whitley City has a population density of 56 people per square mile. In Whitley City, residents have access to a myriad of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing at Lake Cumberland State Park and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area nearby. Additionally, local businesses in the area provide services and products needed by locals and visitors alike. Some notable establishments include Rocky's Pizza & Subs, Waterfront Grocery & Deli, Marrowbone General Store & Grill, and The Poppy Seed Boutique. In addition to these businesses there are also several local organizations dedicated to preserving the community's culture such as the McCreary County Historical Society which puts on educational events throughout the year. Finally, Whitley City hosts many sporting events annually for both children and adults that are organized by both local groups and larger organizations like US Youth Soccer.
The population in Whitley City (zip 42653) is 4,694. There are 59 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Whitley City (zip 42653) is 35.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Whitley City (zip 42653) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Whitley City (zip 42653)
- 64.7% are married
- 17.8% are divorced
- 26.3% are married with children
- 19.8% have children, but are single
Race in Whitley City (zip 42653)
- 96.9% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander