Willisburg, Kentucky
Willisburg: Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Willisburg is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 282 and a population density of 157 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 282 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Willisburg
| Population : | 282 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 40078 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 859 |
| Area : | 1.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 869 feet / 265 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:04:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 157 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Willisburg is located at 37°48'35"N 85°7'35"W (37.8097900, -85.1263500).
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Demographics
The population of Willisburg increased by 0% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 282 | - | census |
| 2011 | 283 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 283 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 281 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 281 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 282 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 283 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 281 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 284 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 285 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 282 | -1.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,576 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,142 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,587 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,127 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 94.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 312 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
Willisburg zip code is 40078.
County name: Washington, County
fips: 21229
Willisburg, Willisburgh
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $189,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,357 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $520 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $634 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,725 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.04 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,100 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 97,791 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 214,956 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,508 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,336 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,373 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 984 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 434 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 366 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 880 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 103 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 788 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,158.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.01 |
People born in Willisburg (1)
American politician (1899-1952) Louis E. Miller was born in Willisburg
Schools in Willisburg
College & universities near Willisburg, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156408 | Centre College | Danville (KY) | 40422-1394 |
| 156213 | Asbury University | Wilmore (KY) | 40390-1198 |
| 156222 | Asbury Theological Seminary | Wilmore (KY) | 40390-1199 |
| 156277 | Barrett and Company School of Hair Design | Nicholasville (KY) | 40356-2152 |
| 157058 | Kentucky State University | Frankfort (KY) | 40601-2355 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Willisburg, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Willisburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Willisburg Post Office | Willisburg (KY) | 40078 |
| Mackvill Post Office | Mackville (KY) | 40040 |
| Chaplin Post Office | Chaplin (KY) | 40012 |
| Saint Catharin Post Office | Saint Catharine (KY) | 40061 |
| Springfield Post Office | Springfield (KY) | 40069 |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 2,987 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Mackville | 224 | Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America |
