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Whitley City CDP, KY

ZIP 42653 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42653

42653 has a population of 3,911 with a median age of 37.2 yrs (54.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.5%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
1.7%-86% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.1%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.0%+32% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.8%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
12.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.9%+88% vs US avg
x
High school
36.9%+41% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.3%-75% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.1%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.6%+51% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
27.5%+139% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
53.9%+287% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
5.5%-4% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 42653

Poverty Rate
27.5%+139% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
53.9%+287% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.7%+22% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
29.8%+155% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
5.5%-4% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,911
Median age37.2
Poverty rate27.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.5%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.7%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born53.9%