Fleming County, Kentucky
Fleming County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Fleming County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,348 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,603 inhabitants. Its county seat is Flemingsburg. The county was created 228 years ago in 1798.
County Snapshot
Fleming County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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FlemingsburgPopulation 2,804
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Fleming County
| Population | 14,603 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 910 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3701,-83.6967 |
| Named for | John Fleming |
| Altitude | 817 feet / 249 meters |
| Capital | Flemingsburg |
| Establishment | February 10, 1798 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 14:54:51 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fleming County is located at 38°22'12"N 83°41'48"W (38.3701100, -83.6966500). It has 5 neighbors: Rowan County, Lewis County, Mason County, Nicholas County and Robertson County.
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The largest city of Fleming County is Flemingsburg with a population of 2,804. Other cities include and Ewing population 238. See all Fleming County cities & populated places.
Fleming County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fleming County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flemingsburg | 2,804 | City in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Ewing | 238 | City in Kentucky, USA |
Official website of Fleming County
Official Website- Flemingsburg
Demographics
The population of Fleming County increased by 1.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,348 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,483 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,525 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,536 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,476 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,578 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,481 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,439 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,485 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,581 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,603 | 0.15% | estimation process |
People born in Fleming County (9)
People born in Fleming County, including 15th Governor of Missouri Claiborne Fox Jackson, politician Alvin Saunders, politician Richard M. Bishop, .
More notable people
- George Baird Hodge (American politician (1828-1892)) he was born in 08/04/1828
- Lawrence S. Trimble (American politician (1825-1904)) he was born in 26/08/1825
- Landaff Andrews (American politician (1803-1887)) he was born in 12/02/1803
- Eli Metcalfe Bruce (Philanthropist and a Representative from Kentucky in the First and Second Confederate Congresses) he was born in 22/02/1828
- John Carroll Power (American historian) he was born in 19/09/1819
- Elijah Elliott (American settler) he was born in 01/04/1817
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| 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 |
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