Calloway County, Kentucky
Calloway County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Calloway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,191 and a population density of 35 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 39,300 inhabitants. Its county seat is Murray. The county was created 203 years ago in 1821.
Calloway County sits in the southwest corner of Kentucky along the Tennessee border. It was formed from land acquired from the Chickasaw people in 1822. The county was named for Colonel Richard Callaway, an American Revolutionary War soldier.
The county seat of Murray was established in 1844. Agriculture and tobacco farming drove early settlement in the area.
Major Towns and Features
Some key cities and sites in Calloway County include:
- Murray - Home of Murray State University and the county courthouse, with various shops and eateries.
- Aurora - Charming lakeside town listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Kentucky Lake - Large manmade lake bordering the county, popular for fishing and watersports.
- Land Between the Lakes - National recreation area straddling the Kentucky-Tennessee border.
Things to See and Do
Top attractions and activities in Calloway County include:
- Boating, swimming, camping and more at Kentucky Lake State Park.
- Shopping in downtown Murray's historic court square and dining at unique eateries.
- Exploring the 19th century Wrather West Kentucky Museum at Murray State University.
- Trying local wines at the Kentucky Lake Winery near Aurora.
- Hiking through the forests and wetlands of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
Calloway County offers natural scenery and a chance to experience authentic small-town Kentucky life. From university culture to outdoor adventures, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Quick Facts about Calloway County
| Population : | 39,300 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area : | 1064 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 6.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 93.7% |
| Named for : | Richard Callaway |
| Altitude : | 548 feet / 167 meters |
| Capital : | Murray |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1821 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:54:19 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 37 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Calloway County is located at 36°37'16"N 88°16'20"W (36.6211000, -88.2722000). It has 5 neighbors: Graves County, Marshall County, Trigg County, Henry County and Stewart County.
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The largest city of Calloway County is Murray with a population of 19,437. Other cities include and Hazel population 407. See all Calloway County cities & populated places.
Calloway County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calloway County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Murray | 19,437 | City in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States |
| Hazel | 407 | Home rule-class city in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Calloway County
Calloway County has 5 neighbours.
- Graves County county in Kentucky, United States
- Marshall County county in Kentucky, United States
- Trigg County county in Kentucky, United States
- Henry County county in Tennessee, United States
- Stewart County county in Tennessee, United States
Demographics
The population of Calloway County increased by 5.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 37,191 | - | census |
| 2011 | 37,667 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,046 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 38,425 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 38,452 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,656 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 38,733 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 38,832 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 38,964 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 39,001 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 39,300 | 0.76% | estimation process |
People born in Calloway County (2)
People born in Calloway County, including politician Harry Lee Waterfield, football, basketball, baseball coach, college athletics administrator Carlisle Cutchin, .
List
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 |
