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
Weather
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...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 |
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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Where to Eat in Campton
1Subway
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Where to Stay in Campton
1Cliffview Resort
455 Cliffview Rd Suite 101, Campton, KY 41301, United States View details
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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.