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Whitley County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Whitley County has 37,297 residents, up 1.6% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 833 households moved in and 895 moved out (-62 net), bringing in a net $3.8M of income. Median household income is $44,615, the median home $131,800 and median rent $798 a month.
In Kentucky: 63rd of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 93rd of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 99th of 120 counties for median household income · 75th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Whitley County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel County, KY | 210 | $10.0M |
| Knox County, KY | 176 | $6.2M |
| Fayette County, KY | 21 | $1.0M |
| Madison County, KY | 21 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Whitley County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel County, KY | 288 | $12.2M |
| Knox County, KY | 153 | $4.9M |
| Campbell County, TN | 40 | $1.3M |
| Fayette County, KY | 38 | $1.6M |
| Madison County, KY | 30 | $1.4M |
| McCreary County, KY | 22 | $0.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.