Ballard County, Kentucky
Ballard County: county in Kentucky, United States.
About
Ballard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,249 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,769 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wickliffe. The county was created 184 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Ballard County
| Population | 7,769 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 709 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 9.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 90.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.0584,-88.9993 |
| Named for | Bland Ballard |
| Altitude | 397 feet / 121 meters |
| Capital | Wickliffe |
| Establishment | February 15, 1842 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:36:10 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Ballard County is located at 37°3'30"N 88°59'58"W (37.0584300, -88.9993400). It has 5 neighbors: Alexander County, Pulaski County, Carlisle County, McCracken County and Mississippi County.
Ballard County map
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Ballard County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ballard County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Ballard County
Official Website- Wickliffe
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ballard County decreased by 5.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,249 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,269 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,285 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,252 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,188 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,216 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,046 | -2.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,018 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,992 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,888 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,769 | -1.51% | estimation process |
People born in Ballard County (2)
People born in Ballard County, including poet and writer Lillian Rozell Messenger, Singer/songwriter Kelsey Waldon, .
More notable people
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|---|---|---|
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