Burkesville, Kentucky
Burkesville: City in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Burkesville is a city located in the county of Cumberland in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,521 and a population density of 222 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,437 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Burkesville
| Population : | 1,437 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Cumberland County |
| Postal code : | 42717 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 270 |
| Area : | 6.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 581 feet / 177 meters |
| Capital city : | Burkesville is capital of Cumberland County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:45:06 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 209 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Burkesville is located at 36°47'25"N 85°22'14"W (36.7903400, -85.3705200).
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Official website of Burkesville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Burkesville decreased by 5.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,521 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,539 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,536 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,521 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,505 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,506 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,500 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,493 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,485 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,464 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,437 | -1.88% | estimation process |
People born in Burkesville (3)
People born in Burkesville, including politician Walter Huddleston, politician David L. Williams, Joel Owsley Cheek, .
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Schools in Burkesville
College & universities near Burkesville, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157216 | Lindsey Wilson College | Columbia (KY) | 42728-1223 |
| 220640 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston | Livingston (TN) | 38570 |
Post offices near Burkesville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Burkesvill Post Office | Burkesville (KY) | 42717 |
| Marrowbon Post Office | Marrowbone (KY) | 42759 |
| Breeding Post Office | Breeding (KY) | 42715 |
| Albany Post Office | Albany (KY) | 42602 |
| Celina Post Office | Celina (TN) | 38551 |
Distance to Other Cities
Burkesville distances to largest Kentucky cities
