Letcher County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 25,277 people, with a population density of about 74.56 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 339.00 square miles (878.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Whitesburg, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Jenkins.
Geographically, Letcher County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Jenkins 1,526 ft and its lowest point at McRoberts 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.