Elliott County, Kentucky
Elliott County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Elliott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,852 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,372 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sandy Hook. The county was created 155 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Elliott County
| Population : | 7,372 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area : | 609 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
| Named for : | John Milton Elliott |
| Altitude : | 850 feet / 259 meters |
| Capital : | Sandy Hook |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1869 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:41:09 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elliott County is located at 38°7'4"N 83°5'51"W (38.1178900, -83.0976200). It has 4 neighbors: Rowan County, Carter County, Lawrence County and Morgan County.
Elliott County map
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The largest city of Elliott County is Sandy Hook with a population of 597. . See all Elliott County cities & populated places.
Elliott County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Elliott County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Hook | 597 | City in Kentucky |
- Official Website
Official website of Elliott County
Elliott County has 4 neighbours.
- Rowan County county in Kentucky, United States
- Carter County county in Kentucky, United States
- Lawrence County county in Kentucky, United States
- Morgan County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elliott County decreased by 6.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,852 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,782 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,633 | -1.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,551 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,532 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,548 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,491 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,493 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,499 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,517 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,372 | -1.97% | estimation process |
People born in Elliott County (1)
American racing driver Chuck Parsons was born in Elliott County
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
