Whitesville, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whitesville, Kentucky
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Welcome sign along KY 54
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Location of Whitesville in Daviess County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Daviess |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 580 |
| • Density | 1,345.71/sq mi (519.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42378
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-82830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0506683 |
| Website | cityofwhitesvilleky.org |
Whitesville is a small city located in Daviess County, Kentucky, in the United States. In 2020, about 580 people lived there. It's part of the larger Owensboro area. Dr. William White founded the city in 1844, and it was named after him. Patsy Mayfield is the current mayor of Whitesville.
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About Whitesville
Where is Whitesville?
Whitesville is in the southeastern part of Daviess County. A main road, Kentucky Route 54, goes right through the middle of the town. This road can take you about 15 miles northwest to Owensboro, which is the main city of the county. If you go southeast, it's about 39 miles to Leitchfield.
The city covers a total area of about 0.43 square miles (1.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Whitesville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 257 | — | |
| 1880 | 309 | 20.2% | |
| 1890 | 398 | 28.8% | |
| 1900 | 449 | 12.8% | |
| 1910 | 452 | 0.7% | |
| 1920 | 437 | −3.3% | |
| 1930 | 104 | −76.2% | |
| 1940 | 543 | 422.1% | |
| 1950 | 723 | 33.1% | |
| 1960 | 713 | −1.4% | |
| 1970 | 752 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 788 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 682 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 632 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 552 | −12.7% | |
| 2020 | 580 | 5.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 632 people living in Whitesville. There were 250 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 36% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the city was 37 years.
Fun Things to Do
Kentucky Motor Speedway
Whitesville is home to the Kentucky Motor Speedway. This is a special race track that is 3/8 of a mile long. It was built in 1960. In 1981, they added a unique "figure 8" track inside the main oval.
Many famous NASCAR racers started their careers here. These include Darrell Waltrip, Michael Waltrip, and Jeremy Mayfield. The track was closed for a few years but reopened in 2009. It was also closed in 2022 and 2023.
Famous People from Whitesville
- Private David P. Nash was a brave soldier. He received the Medal of Honor for his service during the Vietnam War.
See also
In Spanish: Whitesville (Kentucky) para niños
