Gallatin County, Kentucky
Gallatin County: county in Kentucky, United States
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Gallatin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,589 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,779 inhabitants. Its county seat is Warsaw. The county was created 227 years ago in 1798.
County Snapshot
Gallatin County at a glance
Gallatin County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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WarsawPopulation 1,678
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Quick Facts about Gallatin County
| Population | 8,779 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Gallatin County, Gallatin County |
| Area | 271 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7569,-84.8593 |
| Named for | Albert Gallatin |
| Capital | Warsaw |
| Establishment | December 14, 1798 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:59:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Gallatin County is located at 38°45'25"N 84°51'34"W (38.7568700, -84.8593100). It has 5 neighbors: Boone County, Switzerland County, Carroll County, Grant County and Owen County.
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The largest city of Gallatin County is Warsaw with a population of 1,678. Other cities include, Glencoe population 365 and Sparta population 273. See all Gallatin County cities & populated places.
Gallatin County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gallatin County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | 1,678 | City and county seat of Gallatin County, Kentucky |
| Glencoe | 365 | City in Gallatin County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Sparta | 273 | City in Gallatin and Owen counites in Kentucky, United States |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Gallatin County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Gallatin County increased by 2.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,589 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,619 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,552 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,578 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,636 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,613 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,719 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,720 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,766 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,869 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,779 | -1.03% | estimation process |
People born in Gallatin County (2)
People born in Gallatin County, including politician Samuel Brenton, artist Kate Mosher, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (2)
- Gallatin County, Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 116,806 people.
- Gallatin County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 4,793 people.
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 |
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