Garrard County, Kentucky
Garrard County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Garrard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,912 and a population density of 28 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,719 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lancaster. The county was created 229 years ago in 1796.
County Snapshot
Garrard County at a glance
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LancasterPopulation 3,840
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Quick Facts about Garrard County
| Population | 17,719 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 606 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.6396,-84.5376 |
| Named for | James Garrard |
| Altitude | 981 feet / 299 meters |
| Capital | Lancaster |
| Establishment | December 17, 1796 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:57:18 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.55% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Garrard County is located at 37°38'22"N 84°32'15"W (37.6395800, -84.5376300). It has 6 neighbors: Boyle County, Jessamine County, Lincoln County, Madison County, Mercer County and Rockcastle County.
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The largest city of Garrard County is Lancaster with a population of 3,840. . See all Garrard County cities & populated places.
Garrard County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Garrard County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 3,840 | City in and seat of Garrard County, Kentucky, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tent...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Garrard County increased by 4.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,912 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,868 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,006 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,992 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,972 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,207 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,382 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,449 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,519 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,666 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,719 | 0.3% | estimation process |
People born in Garrard County (8)
People born in Garrard County, including politician from the US state of Kentucky William O'Connell Bradley, politician Henry Grider, temperance advocate Carrie Nation, .
More notable people
- Elijah Gates (American politician, and colonel in the Confederate States Army) he was born in 17/12/1827
- Jody Payne (guitarist) he was born in 11/01/1936
- Mox McQuery (American baseball player) he was born in 28/06/1861
- Samuel D. Maxwell (American politician) he was born in 19/02/1803
- Willard Allen (politician) he was born in 01/01/1940
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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