Lynch, Kentucky

Lynch: human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America

About

Lynch is a city located in the county of Harlan in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 747 and a population density of 963 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 630 inhabitants.

The city was created 109 years ago in 1916.

Quick Facts about Lynch

Population 630 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kentucky (United States)
County Harlan County
Postal code 40855
Phone Area Codes 606
Area 0.78 km2
Latitude & Longitude 36.9662,-82.9224
Altitude 1,716 feet / 523 meters
Establishment January 01, 1917 (109 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 17:59:16 (22nd April 2026)
Density 812 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -18.57% (2010-2020)
Weather 53℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Lynch is located at 36°57'58"N 82°55'21"W (36.9662000, -82.9223800).

Lynch map

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Weather

53°F
Partly Cloudy
9 mph SW Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Lynch decreased by 18.57% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 747 - census
2011 741 -0.81% estimation process
2012 727 -1.93% estimation process
2013 720 -0.97% estimation process
2014 706 -1.98% estimation process
2015 691 -2.17% estimation process
2016 675 -2.37% estimation process
2017 665 -1.5% estimation process
2018 653 -1.84% estimation process
2019 644 -1.4% estimation process
2020 630 -2.22% estimation process
Lynch zip code is 40855. County name: Harlan, County fips: 21095

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
157739 Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Cumberland (KY) 40823
232788 Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap (VA) 24219

Closest post offices linked to Lynch.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lynch Post Office Lynch (KY) 40855

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Lynch, Nebraska human settlement in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 214 people.

Other cities in Harlan County

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

City Name Population Title
Cumberland 1,854 City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
Harlan 1,471 City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
Evarts 792 City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Loyall 585 City in Kentucky
Benham 417 Human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America