Whitesburg, Kentucky
Whitesburg: City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Whitesburg is a city located in the county of Letcher in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,139 and a population density of 260 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,813 inhabitants.
The city was created 148 years ago in 1876.
Quick Facts about Whitesburg
| Population : | 1,813 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Letcher County |
| Postal code : | 41858 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 8.23 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,171 feet / 357 meters |
| Capital city : | Whitesburg is capital of Letcher County |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1876 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:01:59 (23rd April 2024) |
| Density : | 220 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -17.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Whitesburg is located at 37°7'6"N 82°49'37"W (37.1184300, -82.8268300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Whitesburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Whitesburg decreased by 17.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,139 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,113 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,080 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,036 | -2.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,016 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,986 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,958 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,914 | -2.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,869 | -2.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,843 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,813 | -1.65% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Whitesburg
1 Hogg Overlook
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Where ot Eat in Whitesburg
1 Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
789 Jenkins Rd, Whitesburg, KY 41858, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Little Caesars Pizza
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Other Places in Whitesburg
1 Letcher County Tourism
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People born in Whitesburg (5)
People born in Whitesburg, including comics illustrator John Beatty, politician Harry M. Caudill, mixed martial artist Jessamyn Duke, .
List
- Ray Jones (American politician) he was born in 06/10/1969
- Angie Hatton she was born in 28/10/1972
Schools in Whitesburg
College & universities near Whitesburg, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 248192 | Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology | Whitesburg (KY) | 41858 |
Post offices near Whitesburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Whitesburg Post Office | Whitesburg (KY) | 41858 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Whitesburg , Georgia human settlement in Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 615 people.
Other cities in Letcher County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Letcher County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | 1,895 | City in Kentucky |
| Fleming-Neon | 610 | City in Letcher County, Kentucky |
| Blackey | 141 | Human settlement in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Whitesburg distances to largest Kentucky cities
