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
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in Lynch
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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 |