Grant County, Kentucky
Grant County: county in Kentucky, United States.
About
Grant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,662 and a population density of 37 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,387 inhabitants. Its county seat is Williamstown. The county was created 206 years ago in 1820.
County Snapshot
Grant County at a glance
Grant 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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Kentucky counties
120
Open related pagesLargest city
WilliamstownPopulation 3,939
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Grant County
| Population | 25,387 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Grant County, Grant County, Grand County, Grant County, Grant County, Grant County, Grant Parish, Grant County, Grant County, Grand County, Grant County, Grant County, Grant County, Grant County, Grant County, Grant County |
| Area | 675 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6488,-84.6246 |
| Named for | John Grant |
| Capital | Williamstown |
| Establishment | February 12, 1820 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 08:46:12 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 38 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.94% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Grant County is located at 38°38'56"N 84°37'29"W (38.6488100, -84.6246100). It has 6 neighbors: Boone County, Gallatin County, Harrison County, Kenton County, Owen County and Scott County.
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The largest city of Grant County is Williamstown with a population of 3,939. Other cities include, Crittenden population 3,925 and Dry Ridge population 2,207. See all Grant County cities & populated places.
Grant County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | 3,939 | City in Kentucky |
| Crittenden | 3,925 | City in Kentucky, USA |
| Dry Ridge | 2,207 | City in Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Grant County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Grant County increased by 2.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,662 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,765 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,521 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,565 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,829 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,736 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,910 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,973 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,065 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,069 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,387 | 1.27% | estimation process |
People born in Grant County (1)
American lawyer and judge (1848-1912) Milton C. Elstner was born in Grant County
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- Grant County, Washington county in the state of Washington, United States. with a population of 99,377 people.
- Grant County, Indiana county in Oregon, United States. with a population of 65,225 people.
- Grant County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States. with a population of 51,021 people.
- Grant County, New Mexico county in New Mexico, United States. with a population of 27,007 people.
- Grant County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States. with a population of 18,449 people.
- Grant County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States. with a population of 11,510 people.
- Grant County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States. with a population of 7,180 people.
- Grant County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States. with a population of 7,077 people.
- Grant County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States of America. with a population of 7,000 people.
- Grant County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States. with a population of 6,026 people.
- Grant County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States. with a population of 4,372 people.
- Grant County, North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States. with a population of 2,215 people.
- Grant County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States. with a population of 630 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 |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |