Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Magoffin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,333 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,017 inhabitants. Its county seat is Salyersville. The county was created 164 years ago in 1860.
Quick Facts about Magoffin County
Population : | 12,017 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Kentucky (United States) |
Area : | 801 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
Named for : | Beriah Magoffin |
Altitude : | 1,132 feet / 345 meters |
Capital : | Salyersville |
Establishment : | February 02, 1860 |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 10:20:53 (11th December 2024) |
Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -10.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Magoffin County is located at 37°42'23"N 83°3'54"W (37.7064700, -83.0649100). It has 6 neighbors: Floyd County, Breathitt County, Johnson County, Knott County, Morgan County and Wolfe County.
Magoffin County map
The largest city of Magoffin County is Salyersville with a population of 1,639. . See all Magoffin County cities & populated places.
Magoffin County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Magoffin County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Salyersville | 1,639 | City in Magoffin County, Kentucky |
- Official Website
Official website of Magoffin County
Magoffin County has 6 neighbours.
- Floyd County county in Kentucky, United States
- Breathitt County county in Kentucky, United States
- Johnson County county in Kentucky, United States
- Knott County county in Kentucky, United States
- Morgan County county in Kentucky, United States
- Wolfe County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Magoffin County decreased by 10.95% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 13,333 | - | census |
2011 | 13,220 | -0.85% | estimation process |
2012 | 13,061 | -1.22% | estimation process |
2013 | 12,941 | -0.93% | estimation process |
2014 | 12,980 | 0.3% | estimation process |
2015 | 12,784 | -1.53% | estimation process |
2016 | 12,668 | -0.92% | estimation process |
2017 | 12,519 | -1.19% | estimation process |
2018 | 12,323 | -1.59% | estimation process |
2019 | 12,161 | -1.33% | estimation process |
2020 | 12,017 | -1.2% | estimation process |
People born in Magoffin County (2)
People born in Magoffin County, including publisher Larry Flynt, Kentucky's First Lady and women's rights activist Judi Patton, .
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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 |
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Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
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