Monroe County, Kentucky
Monroe County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,963 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,549 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tompkinsville. The county was created 204 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Monroe County
| Population : | 10,549 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County |
| Area : | 860 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.2% |
| Named for : | James Monroe |
| Capital : | Tompkinsville |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1820 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:00:18 (26th December 2024) |
| Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Monroe County is located at 36°42'44"N 85°42'59"W (36.7121800, -85.7165200). It has 6 neighbors: Allen County, Barren County, Cumberland County, Metcalfe County, Clay County and Macon County.
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The largest city of Monroe County is Tompkinsville with a population of 2,229. Other cities include, Gamaliel population 355 and Fountain Run population 208. See all Monroe County cities & populated places.
Monroe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tompkinsville | 2,229 | City in Kentucky |
| Gamaliel | 355 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Fountain Run | 208 | City in Monroe County, Kentucky, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Monroe County
Monroe County has 6 neighbours.
- Allen County county in Kentucky, United States
- Barren County county in Kentucky, United States
- Cumberland County county in Kentucky, United States
- Metcalfe County county in Kentucky, United States
- Clay County county in Tennessee, United States
- Macon County county in Tennessee, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Monroe County decreased by 3.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,963 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,918 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,848 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,715 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,674 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,618 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,539 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,597 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,732 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,650 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,549 | -0.96% | estimation process |
People born in Monroe County (5)
People born in Monroe County, including politician Benton McMillin, painter Joe Downing, Kentucky judge and politician Tom Emberton, .
List
- John H. Mulkey (American judge) he was born in 24/05/1824
- Richard Turner (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1935
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- Monroe County , New York county in Florida, United States with a population of 740,900 people.
- Monroe County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 170,154 people.
- Monroe County , Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 150,568 people.
- Monroe County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 148,219 people.
- Monroe County , Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 73,900 people.
- Monroe County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 47,177 people.
- Monroe County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 46,582 people.
- Monroe County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 35,123 people.
- Monroe County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 34,739 people.
- Monroe County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 28,042 people.
- Monroe County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 20,459 people.
- Monroe County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 13,586 people.
- Monroe County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 13,229 people.
- Monroe County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 8,672 people.
- Monroe County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 7,770 people.
- Monroe County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 6,584 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 |
