Whitley County, Kentucky

Whitley County
Whitley County courthouse in Williamsburg
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°46′N 84°09′W / 36.76°N 84.15°W / 36.76; -84.15
Country United States
State Kentucky
FoundedJanuary 17, 1818
Named forWilliam Whitley
SeatWilliamsburg
Largest cityCorbin
Area
 • Total445 sq mi (1,150 km2)
 • Land438 sq mi (1,130 km2)
 • Water7.3 sq mi (19 km2)  1.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total36,712
 • Density82/sq mi (32/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.whitleycountyfiscalcourt.com

Whitley County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,712.[1] The county seat is at Williamsburg,[2] and the largest city is Corbin.

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Whitley County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.