Whitley City, Kentucky facts for kids
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Whitley City, Kentucky
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McCreary County courthouse in Whitley City
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Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McCreary |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 968 |
| • Density | 419.59/sq mi (162.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
42653
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-82938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403026 |
Whitley City is a small community in McCreary County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. In 2020, about 968 people lived here.
Whitley City is special because it's the county seat of McCreary County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. It's one of only two county seats in Kentucky that isn't an officially incorporated city.
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Where is Whitley City Located?
Whitley City is found in the middle part of McCreary County. To its south, you'll find the community of Stearns.
A main road, U.S. Route 27, runs along the east side of Whitley City. If you drive north on this road for about 30 miles, you'll reach Somerset. If you go south for about 18 miles, you'll get to Oneida, Tennessee.
Land and Water Around Whitley City
Whitley City covers a total area of about 2.32 square miles (6.00 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
A beautiful natural spot called Yahoo Falls is located about 4 miles northwest of the community. These falls are part of Yahoo Creek, which flows into the South Fork of the Cumberland River.
Who Lives in Whitley City?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,034 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,060 | 2.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,683 | 58.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,133 | −32.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,111 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,170 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 968 | −17.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,111 people living in Whitley City. These people lived in 458 households, and 296 of these were families.
Most people living in Whitley City are White. A small number are Native American or from other backgrounds. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Families and Age Groups
About 32% of the households in Whitley City had children under 18 years old living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a female without a husband present.
The average household had about 2.31 people. The average family had about 2.89 people.
The population includes people of all ages. About 25% of the people were under 18. Around 12% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Whitley City was 35 years.
Education in Whitley City
Whitley City has a lending library for everyone to use. It's called the McCreary County Public Library. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.
Local Media
Whitley City has a few ways for people to get local news and information:
- WHAY Radio 98.3FM (a radio station)
- McCreary County Record (a local newspaper)
- The McCreary County Voice (another local newspaper)
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