Cynthiana, Kentucky

Cynthiana: city in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States

About

Cynthiana is a city located in the county of Harrison in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,402. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,300 inhabitants.

The city was created 233 years ago in 1792.

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Location of Cynthiana on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Cynthiana

Population 6,300 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kentucky (United States)
County Harrison County
Postal code 41031
Phone Area Codes 859
Area 8700000 km2
Latitude & Longitude 38.3904,-84.2941
Altitude 735 feet / 224 meters
Capital city Cynthiana is capital of Harrison County
Establishment January 01, 1793 (233 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 17:59:53 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth -1.62% (2010-2020)
Weather 76℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Cynthiana KY USA image
Cynthiana KY USA image

Geography

Cynthiana is located at 38°23'25"N 84°17'39"W (38.3903500, -84.2941000).

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Weather

76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
8 to 12 mph SW Wednesday

A chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation...

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Official website of Cynthiana

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Cynthiana decreased by 1.62% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,402 - census
2011 6,359 -0.68% estimation process
2012 6,326 -0.52% estimation process
2013 6,300 -0.41% estimation process
2014 6,315 0.24% estimation process
2015 6,308 -0.11% estimation process
2016 6,270 -0.61% estimation process
2017 6,313 0.68% estimation process
2018 6,315 0.03% estimation process
2019 6,337 0.35% estimation process
2020 6,300 -0.59% estimation process
Cynthiana zip code is 41031. County name: Harrison, County fips: 21097
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Services and Civic Places in Cynthiana

1USDA Rural Development

103 Rodgers Park Rd, Cynthiana, KY 41031, United States View details

Phone: +18592342333 | Website available

People born in Cynthiana (23)

People born in Cynthiana, including politician Caleb Walton West, politician Andrew H. Ward, politician Orville Hickman Browning, .

More notable people

  • Lawrence Pressman (American actor) he was born in 10/07/1939
  • Thomas Withers Chinn (American politician (1791-1852)) he was born in 22/11/1791
  • Nicholas D. Coleman (U.S. Representative from Kentucky (1800-1874)) he was born in 22/04/1800
  • J. Stanley Webster (American politician (1877-1962)) he was born in 22/02/1877
  • James Rariden (American politician (1795-1856)) he was born in 14/02/1795
  • Marcus A. Smith (U.S. Senator from Arizona, 8 time Territorial Delegate to Congress from Arizona Territory (1851-1924)) he was born in 24/01/1851
  • William McKinney (American musician) he was born in 17/09/1895
  • Betty Pariso (American bodybuilder) she was born in 01/01/1956
  • Celia Ammerman (fashion model from the USA) she was born in 21/03/1983
  • Chris Snopek (American baseball player) he was born in 20/09/1970
  • Harvey McClellan (American baseball player) he was born in 22/12/1894
  • Joe B. Hall (American college basketball coach) he was born in 30/11/1928
  • Mac Swinford (United States federal judge) he was born in 23/12/1899
  • Stan Rees (American baseball player) he was born in 25/02/1899
  • Tom McKee (American politician) he was born in 13/03/1941
  • Walter E. Scott (Infamous con man, cowboy, Wild West prospector, affiliate of Scotty's Castle.) he was born in 20/09/1872
  • Benjamin B. Hinkson (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1799
  • Joe Russell Whitaker (American university teacher) he was born in 30/01/1900

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Cynthiana, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
156745 Georgetown College Georgetown (KY) 40324-1696
157818 Transylvania University Lexington (KY) 40508-1797
157021 American National University-Lexington Lexington (KY) 40509
156967 Summit Salon Academy-Lexington Lexington (KY) 40505

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Cynthiana, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MAY Maysville West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St RAIL
CIN Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal 1301 Western Ave. RAIL
CIG Cincinnati, OH 1005 Gilbert Avenue BUS

Closest post offices linked to Cynthiana.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Cynthiana Post Office Cynthiana (KY) 41031

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Cynthiana, Indiana human settlement in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 532 people.

Other cities in Harrison County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harrison County , KY.

City Name Population Title
Berry 250 City in Harrison County, Kentucky, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Cynthiana distances to largest Kentucky cities