Ballard County, Kentucky
Ballard County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Ballard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,249 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,769 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wickliffe. The county was created 184 years ago in 1842.
County Snapshot
Ballard County at a glance
Ballard County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Kentucky counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
La CenterPopulation 942
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Quick Facts about Ballard County
| Population | 7,769 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 709 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 9.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 90.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.0584,-88.9993 |
| Named for | Bland Ballard |
| Altitude | 397 feet / 121 meters |
| Capital | Wickliffe |
| Establishment | February 15, 1842 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:00:07 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Ballard County is located at 37°3'30"N 88°59'58"W (37.0584300, -88.9993400). It has 5 neighbors: Alexander County, Pulaski County, Carlisle County, McCracken County and Mississippi County.
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The largest city of Ballard County is La Center with a population of 942. Other cities include, Wickliffe population 638, Barlow population 628, Kevil population 569 and Blandville population 84. See all Ballard County cities & populated places.
Ballard County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ballard County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| La Center | 942 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Wickliffe | 638 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Barlow | 628 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Kevil | 569 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Blandville | 84 | City in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. South...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Ballard County
Official Website- Wickliffe
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ballard County decreased by 6.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,249 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,269 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,285 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,252 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,188 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,216 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,046 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,018 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,992 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,888 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,769 | -1.53% | estimation process |
People born in Ballard County (2)
People born in Ballard County, including poet and writer Lillian Rozell Messenger, Singer/songwriter Kelsey Waldon, .
More notable people
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