Spencer County, Kentucky
Spencer County: county in Kentucky, United States.
About
Spencer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,061 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,585 inhabitants. Its county seat is Taylorsville. The county was created 202 years ago in 1824.
Quick Facts about Spencer County
| Population | 19,585 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Spencer County |
| Area | 497 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0325,-85.3279 |
| Named for | Spier Spencer |
| Capital | Taylorsville |
| Establishment | January 07, 1824 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:36:55 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 39 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 14.79% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Spencer County is located at 38°1'57"N 85°19'40"W (38.0325100, -85.3278500). It has 3 neighbors: Anderson County, Bullitt County and Shelby County.
Spencer County map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Spencer County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Spencer County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Spencer County
Official Website- Taylorsville
Demographics
The population of Spencer County increased by 14.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,061 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,466 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,518 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,678 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,813 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,072 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,336 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,619 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,021 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,351 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,585 | 1.21% | estimation process |
People born in Spencer County (5)
People born in Spencer County, including politician Theodore Legrand Burnett, Governor of New Mexico Territory Henry Connelly, professional baseball player, born 1865 Bill Robinson, .
More notable people
- F. Hiner Dale (American judge) he was born in 02/06/1881
- Isaac T. Tichenor (President of Auburn University) he was born in 11/11/1825
Other places with the same name (1)
- Spencer County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States. with a population of 20,225 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 |