Casey County, Kentucky
Casey County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Casey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,955 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,066 inhabitants. Its county seat is Liberty. The county was created 219 years ago in 1806.
County Snapshot
Casey County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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LibertyPopulation 2,139
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Quick Facts about Casey County
| Population | 16,066 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 1154 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3223,-84.9284 |
| Named for | colonel |
| Altitude | 984 feet / 300 meters |
| Capital | Liberty |
| Establishment | November 14, 1806 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:03:28 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Casey County is located at 37°19'20"N 84°55'42"W (37.3222800, -84.9283700). It has 7 neighbors: Adair County, Boyle County, Lincoln County, Marion County, Pulaski County, Russell County and Taylor County.
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The largest city of Casey County is Liberty with a population of 2,139. . See all Casey County cities & populated places.
Casey County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Casey County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 2,139 | City in Kentucky, United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Casey County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Casey County increased by 0.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,955 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,911 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,024 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,011 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,782 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,749 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,775 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,818 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,926 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,159 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,066 | -0.58% | estimation process |
People born in Casey County (3)
People born in Casey County, including politician Wallace G. Wilkinson, President of the University of Kentucky Charles T. Wethington, Jr., First Lady of Kentucky Martha Wilkinson, .
More notable people
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