Allen County, Kentucky

Allen County: County in Kentucky, United States

About

Allen County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,956 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,303 inhabitants. Its county seat is Scottsville. The county was created 209 years ago in 1815.

Allen County locator map
Location of Allen County on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Allen County

Population : 21,303 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
Different from : Allegheny County, Alleghany County, Alleghany County, Allegan County, Allegany County
Area : 912 km2
Water as percent of area : 2.1%
Land as percent of area : 97.9%
Named for : John Allen
Capital : Scottsville
Establishment : January 01, 1815
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 18:51:03 (17th December 2024)
Density : 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 6.32% (2010-2020)
Allen County Kentucky courthouse image
Allen County Kentucky courthouse
Allen County Kentucky courthouse image
Allen County Kentucky courthouse image

Geography

Allen County is located at 36°45'5"N 86°11'26"W (36.7513200, -86.1904200). It has 6 neighbors: Barren County, Monroe County, Simpson County, Warren County, Macon County and Sumner County.

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The largest city of Allen County is Scottsville with a population of 4,548. . See all Allen County cities & populated places.

Allen County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allen County.

City Name Population Title
Scottsville 4,548 City in Kentucky

Allen County has 6 neighbours.

  • Scottsville

Demographics

The population of Allen County increased by 6.32% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 19,956 - census
2011 20,176 1.09% estimation process
2012 20,232 0.28% estimation process
2013 20,316 0.41% estimation process
2014 20,493 0.86% estimation process
2015 20,660 0.81% estimation process
2016 20,721 0.29% estimation process
2017 20,903 0.87% estimation process
2018 21,122 1.04% estimation process
2019 21,315 0.91% estimation process
2020 21,303 -0.06% estimation process

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People born in Allen County (3)

People born in Allen County, including actor Charles Napier, politician Isaac Goodnight, Evangelist preacher Mordecai Ham, .

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