Campton, Kentucky

Campton: county seat in Kentucky

About

Campton is a city located in the county of Wolfe in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 441 and a population density of 170 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 417 inhabitants.

The city was created 156 years ago in 1869.

Quick Facts about Campton

Population 417 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kentucky (United States)
County Wolfe County
Phone Area Codes 606
Area 2.59 km2
Latitude & Longitude 37.7343,-83.5474
Altitude 961 feet / 293 meters
Capital city Campton is capital of Wolfe County
Establishment January 01, 1870 (156 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 01:58:57 (16th April 2026)
Postal code 41301
Density 161 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -5.76% (2010-2020)
Weather 83℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

Campton is located at 37°44'3"N 83°32'51"W (37.7342500, -83.5474100).

Campton map

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Weather

83°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 9 mph SW Thursday

A chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Campton decreased by 5.76% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 441 - census
2011 435 -1.38% estimation process
2012 426 -2.11% estimation process
2013 430 0.93% estimation process
2014 429 -0.23% estimation process
2015 427 -0.47% estimation process
2016 424 -0.71% estimation process
2017 428 0.93% estimation process
2018 425 -0.71% estimation process
2019 422 -0.71% estimation process
2020 417 -1.2% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 5,496
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 6,119
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : -10.2%
April 1, 2020 Population : 5,674
April 1, 2010 Population : 6,119
People under 5 years old, percentage : 6.1%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 21.1%
People over 65 (%) : 24.7%
Female persons, % : 51.3%
White only, percent : 97.5%
Black or African American alone, percent : 0.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.2%
Asians alone % : 0.7%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : Z
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 1.0%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 1.9%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 95.9%
2015-2019 Veterans : 397
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 0.5%
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 3,012
Campton zip code is 41301. County name: Wolfe, County fips: 21237
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Economic Facts

Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 3,012
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 76.8%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $79,500
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $882
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $357
2015-2019 median gross rent : $582
Permits for construction, 2020 : 6
2015-2019 Households : 2,649
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.06
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 88.3%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 1.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 84.3%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 75.3%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 89.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 17.1%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 7.7%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 6.9%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 64.7%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 58.7%
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 21,620
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 40,260
2012 total retail sales per capita : $6,812
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 18.5
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $52,055
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $30,344
Percentage of people living in poverty : 10.9%
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : 181
2019 total employment : 1,339
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : 49,381
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : 0.9%
2018 total non-employer establishments : 474
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 636
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 420
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 123
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 614
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 551
2010 population per square mile : 13.8
2010 land area in square miles : 442.96

Best Things to Do in Campton

1Red River Gorge Ziplines

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2Creation Falls

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3Graining Fork Nature Preserve

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4Rock Bridge

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5Turtle Back Arch

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Where to Eat in Campton

1Subway

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Where to Stay in Campton

1Cliffview Resort

Rating: 4.8 (153)

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Campton, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
157030 Kentucky Mountain Bible College Jackson (KY) 41339

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Campton, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MAY Maysville West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St RAIL
AKY Ashland Transportation Center 99 15th Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Campton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Campton Post Office Campton (KY) 41301

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Campton, Illinois township in Kane County, Illinois with a population of 11,063 people.