Bath County, Kentucky
Bath County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Bath County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,591 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,481 inhabitants. Its county seat is Warm Springs. The county was created 235 years ago in 1790.
County Snapshot
Bath County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
3
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Kentucky counties
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OwingsvillePopulation 1,564
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Quick Facts about Bath County
| Population | 12,481 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Bath County |
| Area | 1384 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.1450,-83.7427 |
| Named for | Bath |
| Altitude | 922 feet / 281 meters |
| Capital | Warm Springs |
| Establishment | December 14, 1790 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:05:23 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Bath County is located at 38°8'42"N 83°44'34"W (38.1449700, -83.7426700). It has 6 neighbors: Alleghany County, Augusta County, Highland County, Rockbridge County, Greenbrier County and Pocahontas County.
Bath County map
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The largest city of Bath County is Owingsville with a population of 1,564. Other cities include, Sharpsburg population 338 and Salt Lick population 322. See all Bath County cities & populated places.
Bath County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bath County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Owingsville | 1,564 | City in Bath County, Kentucky |
| Sharpsburg | 338 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Salt Lick | 322 | Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Weather
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7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Bath County
Official Website- Warm Springs
Demographics
The population of Bath County increased by 7.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,591 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,715 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,780 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,975 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,130 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,203 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,246 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,381 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,444 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,500 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,481 | -0.15% | estimation process |
People born in Bath County (3)
People born in Bath County, including politician C. E. Byrd, soprano specializing in early and folk music Custer LaRue, Confederate States Army brigadier general James B. Terrill, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Bath County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 4,119 people.
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|---|---|---|
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