Laurel County, Kentucky
Laurel County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Laurel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 58,849 and a population density of 51 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 61,238 inhabitants. Its county seat is London. The county was created 199 years ago in 1825.
Quick Facts about Laurel County
Population : | 61,238 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Kentucky (United States) |
Area : | 1149 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 2.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 97.8% |
Named for : | Kalmia latifolia |
Altitude : | 1,217 feet / 371 meters |
Capital : | London |
Establishment : | December 12, 1825 |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 23:49:59 (24th December 2024) |
Density : | 53 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 3.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Laurel County is located at 37°6'38"N 84°7'4"W (37.1106700, -84.1178000). It has 7 neighbors: Clay County, Jackson County, Knox County, McCreary County, Pulaski County, Rockcastle County and Whitley County.
Laurel County map
The largest city of Laurel County is London with a population of 8,072. Other cities include and North Corbin population 1,773. See all Laurel County cities & populated places.
Laurel County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Laurel County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
London | 8,072 | City in Kentucky, United States |
North Corbin | 1,773 | City in Kentucky, United States of America |
Laurel County has 7 neighbours.
- Clay County county in Kentucky, United States
- Jackson County county in Kentucky, United States
- Knox County county in Kentucky, United States
- McCreary County county in Kentucky, United States
- Pulaski County county in Kentucky, United States
- Rockcastle County county in Kentucky, United States
- Whitley County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
The population of Laurel County increased by 3.9% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 58,849 | - | census |
2011 | 59,359 | 0.86% | estimation process |
2012 | 59,534 | 0.29% | estimation process |
2013 | 59,701 | 0.28% | estimation process |
2014 | 59,897 | 0.33% | estimation process |
2015 | 59,919 | 0.04% | estimation process |
2016 | 60,078 | 0.26% | estimation process |
2017 | 60,317 | 0.4% | estimation process |
2018 | 60,660 | 0.57% | estimation process |
2019 | 60,813 | 0.25% | estimation process |
2020 | 61,238 | 0.69% | estimation process |
People born in Laurel County (3)
People born in Laurel County, including 42nd Governor of Kentucky Flem D. Sampson, politician William E. Evans, writer Silas House, .
List
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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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 |