Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Elizabethtown: county seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
About
Elizabethtown is a city located in the county of Hardin in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,531 and a population density of 397 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 30,331 inhabitants.
The city was created 229 years ago in 1796.
Quick Facts about Elizabethtown
| Population | 30,331 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Hardin County |
| Postal code | 42701–42702 |
| Phone Area Codes | 270 |
| Area | 71.81 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.6940,-85.8591 |
| Altitude | 725 feet / 221 meters |
| Capital city | Elizabethtown is capital of Hardin County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1797 (229 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:33:22 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 422 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Elizabethtown is located at 37°41'38"N 85°51'33"W (37.6939500, -85.8591300).
Elizabethtown map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Elizabethtown increased by 5.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,531 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,668 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,837 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,348 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,435 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,003 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,175 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,510 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,108 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,289 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,331 | 0.14% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Elizabethtown
1Freeman Lake Park
212 Freeman Lake Park Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12707693916 | Website available
2Sky's the Limit
3024 Ring Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12705062494 | Website available
3Elizabethtown Nature Park
1900 Ring Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12707693916 | Website available
4Etown Dog Park
Blue Heron Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12707693916 | Website available
5Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum
1080 N Dixie Hwy, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12707636175 | Website available
Where to Eat in Elizabethtown
1Texas Roadhouse
207 Commerce Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12707378801 | Website available
2Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
1047 Executive Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12707655525 | Website available
3Steak 'n Shake
1627 N Dixie Hwy, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12707631120 | Website available
4Culver's
121 The Loop, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12705063819 | Website available
5Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
3400 N Dixie Hwy, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12709000076 | Website available
Where to Stay in Elizabethtown
1Motel 6 Elizabethtown, KY
1042 N Mulberry St, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12707693102 | Website available
2Quality Inn & Suites
2009 N Mulberry St, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12705060031 | Website available
3Days Inn by Wyndham Elizabethtown
2010 North Mulberry, I-65, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12705060275 | Website available
4Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elizabethtown North, an IHG Hotel
130 The Loop, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12709829466 | Website available
5Ramada by Wyndham Elizabethtown
205 Commerce Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States View details
Phone: +12707699683 | Website available
People born in Elizabethtown (27)
People born in Elizabethtown, including actress Kelly Rutherford, equestrian John Montgomery, actor Charles Middleton, .
More notable people
- Kenny Perry (professional golfer) he was born in 10/08/1960
- Charles Debrille Poston (American author, explorer, and federal politician (1825-1902)) he was born in 20/04/1825
- Frank Leslie Chelf (American politician (1907-1982)) he was born in 22/09/1907
- Philip B. Coulter (US political scientist; professor emeritus of political science) he was born in 27/02/1939
- Nathan Adcock (baseball player) he was born in 25/02/1988
- Antwain Barbour (basketball player) he was born in 17/06/1982
- Brandon Deaderick (Player of American football) he was born in 19/08/1987
- Chris Todd (American football player) he was born in 04/02/1986
- Daniel Martin Moore (American singer-songwriter)
- Dave Simmons (American football linebacker (1943-1994)) he was born in 03/08/1943
- Douglas Lucas (American musician) he was born in 12/05/1984
- Sarah Lincoln Grigsby (older sister of Abraham Lincoln) she was born in 10/02/1807
- G. Scott Hubbard (Aeronautics and astronautics researcher) he was born in 27/12/1948
- Mark Bradley (American baseball player) he was born in 03/12/1956
- Mark Melloan (singer) he was born in 18/02/1981
- Mark Pike (American football player) he was born in 27/12/1963
- Sarah Bush Lincoln (Step Mother of Abraham Lincoln) she was born in 13/12/1788
- Todd Perry (Player of American football) he was born in 28/11/1970
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elizabethtown, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156648 | Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | Elizabethtown (KY) | 42701-3081 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Elizabethtown, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Elizabethtown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Post Office | Elizabethtown (KY) | 42701 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with a population of 11,494 people.
- Elizabethtown, North Carolina city in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 3,378 people.
- Elizabethtown, New York human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,093 people.
- Elizabethtown, Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 540 people.
- Elizabethtown, Illinois human settlement in Hardin County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 272 people.
Other cities in Hardin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardin County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Radcliff | 22,923 | City in Kentucky |
| Vine Grove | 6,554 | City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| West Point | 875 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Upton | 691 | City in Kentucky, USA |
| Sonora | 523 | City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Elizabethtown distances to largest Kentucky cities