Corbin, Kentucky

Corbin: 4th-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Kentucky

About

Corbin is a city located in the county of Whitley in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,304 and a population density of 356 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,139 inhabitants.

The city was created 224 years ago in 1799.

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Location of Corbin on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Corbin

Population : 7,139 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
County : Whitley County
Postal code : 40701–40702
Phone Area Codes : 606
Area : 20.55 km2
Altitude : 1,079 feet / 329 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1800 (224 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 20:00:37 (9th November 2024)
Density : 347 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.31% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Corbin is located at 36°56'55"N 84°5'49"W (36.9487000, -84.0968800).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Corbin decreased by 2.31% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 7,304 - census
2011 7,297 -0.1% estimation process
2012 7,247 -0.69% estimation process
2013 7,262 0.21% estimation process
2014 7,245 -0.23% estimation process
2015 7,269 0.33% estimation process
2016 7,275 0.08% estimation process
2017 7,241 -0.47% estimation process
2018 7,211 -0.42% estimation process
2019 7,202 -0.12% estimation process
2020 7,139 -0.88% estimation process

Corbin zip code is 40701. County name: Whitley, County fips: 21235

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Best Things to Do in Corbin

1 The Great Escape

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2 Cumberland Star Riverboat

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3 Corbin Tourism Commission

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Where ot Eat in Corbin

1 Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Rating: 4.7 (6058)

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2 Sonny's BBQ

Rating: 4.5 (2547)

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3 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Rating: 4.2 (2479)

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4 Applebee's Grill + Bar

Rating: 4 (1286)

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5 Bojangles

Rating: 4.1 (901)

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Where to Stay in Corbin

1 Baymont by Wyndham Corbin

Rating: 4.2 (661)

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Baymont by Wyndham Corbin

2 Hampton Inn Corbin

Rating: 4.4 (467)

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3 Red Roof Inn & Suites Corbin

Rating: 3.9 (458)

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4 Motel 6 Corbin, KY

Rating: 4.4 (21)

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People born in Corbin (15)

People born in Corbin, including musician and songwriter Bill Watkins, basketball player-coach Frank Selvy, basketball player Bob Cluggish, .

List

  • Jerry Bird (American basketball player) he was born in 02/02/1935
  • Evelyn Bryan Johnson (aviator) she was born in 04/11/1909
  • Dan Neal (American football player) he was born in 30/08/1949
  • Danny C. Reeves (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1957
  • Rick Engle (American baseball player) he was born in 07/04/1957
  • Rodger Bird (American football player (1943-2020)) he was born in 02/07/1943
  • Roy Kidd (American football player and coach) he was born in 04/12/1931
  • David Livingston he was born in 10/01/1925
  • Jarrett Stidham (American-football player (born 1996)) he was born in 08/08/1996
  • Marion Killinger (actress) she was born in 12/07/1941
  • Calvin Bird (American-football player (1938-2013)) he was born in 11/02/1938
  • David Kidd (American-born writer, teacher, and historian of China and Japan) he was born in 01/01/1926

Schools in Corbin

College & universities near Corbin, KY

Code Name City ZIP
157863 Union College Barbourville (KY) 40906-1499

Post Office

Post offices near Corbin

Post Office Name City ZIP
Corbin Post Office Corbin (KY) 40701

Other cities in Whitley County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whitley County , KY.

City Name Population Title
Williamsburg 5,384 City in Kentucky

Distance to Other Cities

Corbin distances to largest Kentucky cities