Larue County, Kentucky
Larue County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Larue County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,193 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,431 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hodgenville. The county was created 181 years ago in 1843.
Quick Facts about Larue County
| Population : | 14,431 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area : | 683 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.2% |
| Named for : | John LaRue |
| Altitude : | 801 feet / 244 meters |
| Capital : | Hodgenville |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1843 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:35:16 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Larue County is located at 37°32'45"N 85°41'53"W (37.5458000, -85.6979200). It has 4 neighbors: Hart County, Green County, Marion County and Taylor County.
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The largest city of Larue County is Hodgenville with a population of 3,255. . See all Larue County cities & populated places.
Larue County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Larue County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hodgenville | 3,255 | City in of LaRue County, Kentucky, in the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Larue County
Larue County has 4 neighbours.
- Hart County county in Kentucky, United States
- Green County county in Kentucky, United States
- Marion County county in Kentucky, United States
- Taylor County county in Kentucky, United States
- Hodgenville
Demographics
The population of Larue County increased by 1.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,193 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,179 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,048 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,019 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,106 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,110 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,018 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,196 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,299 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,398 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,431 | 0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Larue County (3)
People born in Larue County, including politician Edward W. Creal, United States federal judge David Ezekiel Bryant, politician Henry English Read, .
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 |
