Crittenden County, Kentucky
Crittenden County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Crittenden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,315 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,847 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marion. The county was created 182 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Crittenden County
| Population : | 8,847 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Crittenden County |
| Area : | 961 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97% |
| Named for : | John J. Crittenden |
| Capital : | Marion |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1842 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:48:01 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Crittenden County is located at 37°21'10"N 88°5'50"W (37.3527200, -88.0972200). It has 6 neighbors: Hardin County, Caldwell County, Livingston County, Lyon County, Union County and Webster County.
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The largest city of Crittenden County is Marion with a population of 2,850. . See all Crittenden County cities & populated places.
Crittenden County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Crittenden County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 2,850 | City in Kentucky, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Crittenden County
Crittenden County has 6 neighbours.
- Hardin County county in Illinois, United States
- Caldwell County county in Kentucky, United States
- Livingston County county in Kentucky, United States
- Lyon County county in Kentucky, United States
- Union County county in Kentucky, United States
- Webster County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Crittenden County decreased by 5.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,315 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,249 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,220 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,178 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,175 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,168 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,131 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,999 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,896 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,806 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,847 | 0.46% | estimation process |
People born in Crittenden County (2)
People born in Crittenden County, including politician William Joseph Deboe, politician and educator Kenneth W. Winters, .
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Other places with the same name (2)
- Crittenden County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 47,616 people.
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 |
