Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Letcher County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,519 and a population density of 28 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,213 inhabitants. Its county seat is Whitesburg. The county was created 182 years ago in 1841.
Quick Facts about Letcher County
| Population : | 21,213 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area : | 878 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Named for : | Robert P. Letcher |
| Altitude : | 1,345 feet / 410 meters |
| Capital : | Whitesburg |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1842 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:42:49 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -15.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Letcher County is located at 37°7'16"N 82°51'19"W (37.1211900, -82.8552800). It has 4 neighbors: Harlan County, Knott County, Perry County and Pike County.
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The largest city of Letcher County is Jenkins with a population of 1,895. Other cities include, Whitesburg population 1,813, Fleming-Neon population 610 and Blackey population 141. See all Letcher County cities & populated places.
Letcher County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Letcher County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | 1,895 | City in Kentucky |
| Whitesburg | 1,813 | City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Fleming-Neon | 610 | City in Letcher County, Kentucky |
| Blackey | 141 | Human settlement in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Letcher County
Letcher County has 4 neighbours.
- Harlan County county in Kentucky, United States
- Knott County county in Kentucky, United States
- Perry County county in Kentucky, United States
- Pike County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Letcher County decreased by 15.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,519 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,376 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,011 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,540 | -2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,357 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,049 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,759 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,303 | -2.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,813 | -2.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,553 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,213 | -1.6% | estimation process |
People born in Letcher County (1)
American giant Martin Van Buren Bates was born in Letcher County
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. |
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| 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 |
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