Brandenburg, Kentucky
Brandenburg: City in Kentucky, USA
About
Brandenburg is a city located in the county of Meade in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,643 and a population density of 244 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,879 inhabitants.
The city was created 221 years ago in 1803.
Quick Facts about Brandenburg
| Population : | 2,879 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Meade County |
| Postal code : | 40108 |
| Area : | 10.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 568 feet / 173 meters |
| Capital city : | Brandenburg is capital of Meade County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1804 (221 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:26:41 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 266 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brandenburg is located at 37°59'56"N 86°10'10"W (37.9989600, -86.1694100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Brandenburg
Demographics
The population of Brandenburg increased by 8.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,643 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,805 | 5.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,823 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,869 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,899 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,814 | -3.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,835 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,832 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,881 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,877 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,879 | 0.07% | estimation process |
People born in Brandenburg (6)
People born in Brandenburg, including football player Bourbon Bondurant, geologist William Embry Wrather, politician Jeff Greer, .
List
- Richard W. Thompson (American journalist) he was born in 01/01/1865
- William Henry Steward (American civil rights activist) he was born in 26/07/1847
- Chip Jaenichen
Schools in Brandenburg
College & universities near Brandenburg, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157827 | Trend Setters' Academy of Beauty Culture-Louisville | Louisville (KY) | 40258 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brandenburg, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Brandenburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brandenburg Post Office | Brandenburg (KY) | 40108 |
Other cities in Meade County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Meade County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Muldraugh | 981 | City in Kentucky, United States of America |
| Ekron | 149 | Human settlement in Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Brandenburg distances to largest Kentucky cities
