Leitchfield, Kentucky
Leitchfield: City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Leitchfield is a city located in the county of Grayson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,699 and a population density of 237 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,819 inhabitants.
The city was created 158 years ago in 1865.
Quick Facts about Leitchfield
| Population : | 6,819 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Grayson County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 270 |
| Area : | 28.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 745 feet / 227 meters |
| Capital city : | Leitchfield is capital of Grayson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1866 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:09:59 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 42754 |
| Density : | 242 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Leitchfield is located at 37°28'48"N 86°17'38"W (37.4800500, -86.2938600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Leitchfield
Demographics
The population of Leitchfield increased by 1.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,699 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,678 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,689 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,733 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,766 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,770 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,760 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,821 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,829 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,858 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,819 | -0.57% | estimation process |
Other Places in Leitchfield
1 Usda Office
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People born in Leitchfield (4)
People born in Leitchfield, including bank robber John Paul Scott, writer Olive Tilford Dargan, Professor of philosophy/Southern Illinois University Randall Auxier, .
List
- Stephen L. Meredith (Politician)
Schools in Leitchfield
College & universities near Leitchfield, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156648 | Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | Elizabethtown (KY) | 42701-3081 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Leitchfield, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
Post offices near Leitchfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Leitchfield Post Office | Leitchfield (KY) | 42754 |
Other cities in Grayson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grayson County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkson | 887 | Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Caneyville | 603 | Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Concord | 31 | City in Kentucky, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Leitchfield distances to largest Kentucky cities
