Lincoln County, Kentucky
Lincoln County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,742 and a population density of 28 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,466 inhabitants. Its county seat is Stanford. The county was created 244 years ago in 1780.
Quick Facts about Lincoln County
| Population : | 24,466 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Lincoln County, Lincoln Parish, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County |
| Area : | 871 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
| Named for : | Benjamin Lincoln |
| Capital : | Stanford |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1780 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 15:53:47 (30th October 2024) |
| Density : | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lincoln County is located at 37°27'19"N 84°39'39"W (37.4553500, -84.6608100). It has 5 neighbors: Boyle County, Casey County, Garrard County, Pulaski County and Rockcastle County.
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The largest city of Lincoln County is Stanford with a population of 3,644. Other cities include, Crab Orchard population 822 and Hustonville population 368. See all Lincoln County cities & populated places.
Lincoln County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford | 3,644 | City in Lincoln County, Kentucky |
| Crab Orchard | 822 | Human settlement in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Hustonville | 368 | Human settlement in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Lincoln County
Lincoln County has 5 neighbours.
- Boyle County county in Kentucky, United States
- Casey County county in Kentucky, United States
- Garrard County county in Kentucky, United States
- Pulaski County county in Kentucky, United States
- Rockcastle County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lincoln County decreased by 1.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,742 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,721 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,404 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,438 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,429 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,342 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,382 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,495 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,612 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,549 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,466 | -0.34% | estimation process |
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People born in Lincoln County (8)
People born in Lincoln County, including politician Elisha Embree, politician Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor, cannibal Boone Helm, .
List
- Green DeWitt (empresario in Mexican Texas) he was born in 12/02/1787
- James Davidson (Soldier and Kentucky politician)
- James M. Shackelford (American general) he was born in 07/07/1827
- James Lewis (American politician) he was born in 26/12/1930
- Thomas F. McKinney (American politician) he was born in 01/11/1801
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- Lincoln County , North Carolina county in Nevada, United States with a population of 88,097 people.
- Lincoln County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 63,019 people.
- Lincoln County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 60,119 people.
- Lincoln County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 50,583 people.
- Lincoln County , Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 35,045 people.
- Lincoln County , Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 34,775 people.
- Lincoln County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 34,540 people.
- Lincoln County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 34,347 people.
- Lincoln County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 33,936 people.
- Lincoln County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 27,566 people.
- Lincoln County , Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 20,343 people.
- Lincoln County , Wyoming county in Wyoming, United States with a population of 20,253 people.
- Lincoln County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 20,043 people.
- Lincoln County , New Mexico county in New Mexico, United States with a population of 19,939 people.
- Lincoln County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 12,944 people.
- Lincoln County , Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 11,090 people.
- Lincoln County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 8,031 people.
- Lincoln County , Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 5,680 people.
- Lincoln County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 5,568 people.
- Lincoln County , Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 5,366 people.
- Lincoln County , Nevada county in Nevada, United States with a population of 5,159 people.
- Lincoln County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 2,986 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 |
