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.

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Location of Burkesville on Kentucky map.

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
Latitude & Longitude 36.7903,-85.3705
Altitude 581 feet / 177 meters
Capital city Burkesville is capital of Cumberland County
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 23:01:02 (17th April 2026)
Density 209 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -5.85% (2010-2020)
Weather 87℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Cumberland County Kentucky courthouse image
Cumberland County Kentucky courthouse image

Geography

Burkesville is located at 36°47'25"N 85°22'14"W (36.7903400, -85.3705200).

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Weather

87°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
5 mph SW Friday

A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth...

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Official website of Burkesville

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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
Burkesville zip code is 42717. County name: Cumberland, County fips: 21057
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People born in Burkesville (3)

People born in Burkesville, including politician Walter Huddleston, politician David L. Williams, Joel Owsley Cheek, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Burkesville, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
157216 Lindsey Wilson College Columbia (KY) 42728-1223
220640 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston Livingston (TN) 38570

Closest post offices linked to 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