| Place Name | Whitley City |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 42653 |
| County | Mccreary County |
| Area Code(s) | 606 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 1,091 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -17.26% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 96.4% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Kentucky 5th |
| State House Districts | 52 |
| State Senate Districts | 16 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 96.4% |
| African American | 2.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.86% |