Allen County, Kentucky
Allen County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Allen County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,956 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,303 inhabitants. Its county seat is Scottsville. The county was created 209 years ago in 1815.
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Quick Facts about Allen County
Population : | 21,303 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Kentucky (United States) |
Different from : | Allegheny County, Alleghany County, Alleghany County, Allegan County, Allegany County |
Area : | 912 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 2.1% |
Land as percent of area : | 97.9% |
Named for : | John Allen |
Capital : | Scottsville |
Establishment : | January 01, 1815 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 21:21:36 (26th July 2024) |
Density : | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 6.32% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Allen County is located at 36°45'5"N 86°11'26"W (36.7513200, -86.1904200). It has 6 neighbors: Barren County, Monroe County, Simpson County, Warren County, Macon County and Sumner County.
Allen County map
The largest city of Allen County is Scottsville with a population of 4,548. . See all Allen County cities & populated places.
Allen County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allen County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Scottsville | 4,548 | City in Kentucky |
- Official Website
Official website of Allen County
Allen County has 6 neighbours.
- Barren County county in Kentucky, United States
- Monroe County county in Kentucky, United States
- Simpson County county in Kentucky, United States
- Warren County county in Kentucky, United States
- Macon County county in Tennessee, United States
- Sumner County county in Tennessee, United States
- Scottsville
Demographics
The population of Allen County increased by 6.32% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 19,956 | - | census |
2011 | 20,176 | 1.09% | estimation process |
2012 | 20,232 | 0.28% | estimation process |
2013 | 20,316 | 0.41% | estimation process |
2014 | 20,493 | 0.86% | estimation process |
2015 | 20,660 | 0.81% | estimation process |
2016 | 20,721 | 0.29% | estimation process |
2017 | 20,903 | 0.87% | estimation process |
2018 | 21,122 | 1.04% | estimation process |
2019 | 21,315 | 0.91% | estimation process |
2020 | 21,303 | -0.06% | estimation process |
People born in Allen County (3)
People born in Allen County, including actor Charles Napier, politician Isaac Goodnight, Evangelist preacher Mordecai Ham, .
List
Other places with the same name (4)
- Allen County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 382,187 people.
- Allen County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 101,980 people.
- Allen County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 12,399 people.
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 |
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