Bracken County, Kentucky
Bracken County: county in Kentucky, United States.
About
Bracken County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,488 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,286 inhabitants. Its county seat is Brooksville. The county was created 229 years ago in 1796.
Quick Facts about Bracken County
| Population | 8,286 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 541 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6888,-84.0902 |
| Named for | William Bracken |
| Altitude | 856 feet / 261 meters |
| Capital | Brooksville |
| Establishment | December 14, 1796 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:36:14 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Bracken County is located at 38°41'20"N 84°5'25"W (38.6888100, -84.0901900). It has 5 neighbors: Harrison County, Mason County, Robertson County, Brown County and Clermont County.
Bracken County map
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Bracken County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bracken County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Bracken County
Official Website- Brooksville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bracken County decreased by 2.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,488 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,510 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,462 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,423 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,359 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,290 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,368 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,285 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,278 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,303 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,286 | -0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Bracken County (6)
People born in Bracken County, including Governor of Missouri Thomas Reynolds, politician John Marshall Robsion, politician Jefferson Hunt, .
More notable people
- John Gregg Fee (American abolitionist) he was born in 09/09/1816
- Joshua Taylor Bradford (American surgeon and gynecologist) he was born in 09/12/1818
- Sylvester Pattie (pioneer) he was born in 25/08/1782
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 |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |