Whitesville, Kentucky

Whitesville is a home rule-class city in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 552 at the 2010 census, down from 632 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Owensboro, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was founded in 1844 by Dr. William White, and named for him. The current mayor of Whitesville is Greg Beyke.GeographyWhitesville is located in southeastern Daviess County at . Kentucky Route 54 passes through the center of town, leading northwest to Owensboro, the county seat, and southeast to Leitchfield.According to the United States Census Bureau, Whitesville has a total area of 1.08km2, all of it land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 632 people, 250 households, and 175 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,411.0 people per square mile (542.3/km²). There were 260 housing units at an average density of 580.5 per square mile (223.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White, 0.79% African American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.