Larue County, Kentucky
Larue County: county in Kentucky, United States
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Larue County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,193 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,431 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hodgenville. The county was created 183 years ago in 1843.
County Snapshot
Larue County at a glance
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HodgenvillePopulation 3,255
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Quick Facts about Larue County
| Population | 14,431 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 683 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5458,-85.6979 |
| Named for | John LaRue |
| Altitude | 801 feet / 244 meters |
| Capital | Hodgenville |
| Establishment | March 04, 1843 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 09:30:11 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Larue County is located at 37°32'45"N 85°41'53"W (37.5458000, -85.6979200). It has 4 neighbors: Hart County, Green County, Marion County and Taylor County.
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The largest city of Larue County is Hodgenville with a population of 3,255. . See all Larue County cities & populated places.
Larue County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Larue County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hodgenville | 3,255 | City in of LaRue County, Kentucky, in the United States |
Official website of Larue County
Official Website- Hodgenville
Demographics
The population of Larue County increased by 1.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,193 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,179 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,048 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,019 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,106 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,110 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,018 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,196 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,299 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,398 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,431 | 0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Larue County (3)
People born in Larue County, including politician Edward W. Creal, United States federal judge David Ezekiel Bryant, politician Henry English Read, .
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