Boyle County, Kentucky
Boyle County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Boyle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,432 and a population density of 60 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 30,367 inhabitants. Its county seat is Danville. The county was created 184 years ago in 1842.
County Snapshot
Boyle County at a glance
Boyle County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Kentucky counties
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DanvillePopulation 16,970
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Quick Facts about Boyle County
| Population | 30,367 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 474 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.6243,-84.8668 |
| Named for | John Boyle |
| Altitude | 974 feet / 297 meters |
| Capital | Danville |
| Establishment | February 15, 1842 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:26:28 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 64 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Boyle County is located at 37°37'28"N 84°52'1"W (37.6243300, -84.8668100). It has 6 neighbors: Casey County, Garrard County, Lincoln County, Marion County, Mercer County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Boyle County is Danville with a population of 16,970. Other cities include, Junction City population 2,306 and Perryville population 761. See all Boyle County cities & populated places.
Boyle County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Boyle County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Danville | 16,970 | City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States |
| Junction City | 2,306 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Perryville | 761 | City in Boyle County, Kentucky |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Boyle County increased by 6.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,432 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,800 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,020 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,632 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,810 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,782 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,965 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,972 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,082 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,060 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,367 | 1.01% | estimation process |
People born in Boyle County (8)
People born in Boyle County, including human rights attorney Stephen Bright, United States Union Army officer and Supreme Court Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan, educator Hermon P. Carpenter, .
More notable people
- Thomas Z. Morrow (American politician) he was born in 03/09/1836
- Jeremiah Boyle (General, Lawyer, Railroad President) he was born in 22/05/1818
- Joseph Clarke (Kentucky politician) he was born in 12/03/1933
- Elizabeth Stumm (African-American teacher, journalist) she was born in 25/03/1857
- Joshua West Jacobs he was born in 24/06/1843
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|---|---|---|
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