Time Zone: Whitley County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Williamsburg is the Seat for Whitley County.
Whitley County was founded in 1818 and was created by taking area from KnoxCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Whitley had a population of 38,813 people. This is an increase of 8.22% since the last Census (which gave a population of 35,865 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Whitley represented 0.89% of the total population of Kentucky, making it the state's 27th most populous county (out of 120 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 35,637 | -0.64% | -8.18% since 2009 |
2009 | 38,813 | +8.22% | +0.44% since 2008 |
2008 | 38,643 | +7.75% | +0.94% since 2007 |
2007 | 38,282 | +6.74% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 35,865 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Whitley County Census Page for Whitley County. .
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