Pendleton County, Kentucky
Pendleton County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Pendleton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,877 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,586 inhabitants. Its county seat is Franklin. The county was created 238 years ago in 1787.
County Snapshot
Pendleton County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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FalmouthPopulation 2,086
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Quick Facts about Pendleton County
| Population | 14,586 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Pendleton County |
| Area | 1808 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6956,-84.3603 |
| Named for | Edmund Pendleton |
| Altitude | 2,188 feet / 667 meters |
| Capital | Franklin |
| Establishment | December 04, 1787 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:58:02 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Pendleton County is located at 38°41'44"N 84°21'37"W (38.6956300, -84.3602700). It has 7 neighbors: Randolph County, Augusta County, Highland County, Rockingham County, Grant County, Hardy County and Pocahontas County.
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The largest city of Pendleton County is Falmouth with a population of 2,086. Other cities include and Butler population 579. See all Pendleton County cities & populated places.
Pendleton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pendleton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Falmouth | 2,086 | City in Kentucky |
| Butler | 579 | City in Kentucky, USA |
Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Pendleton County decreased by 2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,877 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,662 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,552 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,565 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,476 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,487 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,595 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,602 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,588 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,590 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,586 | -0.03% | estimation process |
People born in Pendleton County (3)
People born in Pendleton County, including United States Army Air Force general Donald Wilson, activist Moses Harman, birth/death: 1777-1847 VIAF[13878587] LCAuth[n88274616] Solomon Henkel, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Pendleton County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 6,932 people.
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|---|---|---|
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