Edmonson County, Kentucky
Edmonson County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Edmonson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,161 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,235 inhabitants. Its county seat is Brownsville. The county was created 201 years ago in 1825.
County Snapshot
Edmonson County at a glance
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BrownsvillePopulation 840
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Quick Facts about Edmonson County
| Population | 12,235 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 798 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2088,-86.2386 |
| Named for | V-J Day in Times Square |
| Altitude | 646 feet / 197 meters |
| Capital | Brownsville |
| Establishment | January 12, 1825 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:56:46 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Edmonson County is located at 37°12'32"N 86°14'19"W (37.2088400, -86.2386200). It has 5 neighbors: Hart County, Barren County, Butler County, Grayson County and Warren County.
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The largest city of Edmonson County is Brownsville with a population of 840. . See all Edmonson County cities & populated places.
Edmonson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Edmonson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 840 | Town in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 1 to 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Edmonson County
Official Website- Brownsville
Demographics
The population of Edmonson County increased by 0.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,161 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,229 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,091 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,058 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,007 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,991 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,076 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,226 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,249 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,150 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,235 | 0.69% | estimation process |
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |