Marion County, Kentucky
Marion County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,820 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,314 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lebanon. The county was created 192 years ago in 1834.
County Snapshot
Marion County at a glance
Marion County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Kentucky counties
120
Open related pagesLargest city
LebanonPopulation 5,733
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Marion County
| Population | 19,314 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County |
| Area | 898 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5525,-85.2696 |
| Named for | Francis Marion |
| Capital | Lebanon |
| Establishment | January 25, 1834 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:21:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.62% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Marion County is located at 37°33'9"N 85°16'11"W (37.5525300, -85.2696300). It has 5 neighbors: Boyle County, Casey County, Larue County, Taylor County and Washington County.
Marion County map
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The largest city of Marion County is Lebanon with a population of 5,733. Other cities include, Loretto population 692, Bradfordsville population 299, Saint Mary population 134 and Raywick population 132. See all Marion County cities & populated places.
Marion County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 5,733 | City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States |
| Loretto | 692 | City in Kentucky |
| Bradfordsville | 299 | City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Saint Mary | 134 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Raywick | 132 | Human settlement in Marion County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Marion County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Marion County decreased by 2.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,820 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,001 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,918 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,928 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,079 | -4.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,212 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,135 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,276 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,326 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,273 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,314 | 0.21% | estimation process |
People born in Marion County (4)
People born in Marion County, including politician J. Proctor Knott, politician Sam B. Thomas, politician Stan Lee, .
More notable people
- Scott Wolven (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1965
Other places with the same name (16)
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- Marion County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 373,513 people.
- Marion County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 349,204 people.
- Marion County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 64,820 people.
- Marion County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 55,962 people.
- Marion County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 37,045 people.
- Marion County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 33,168 people.
- Marion County, South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 30,158 people.
- Marion County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 29,703 people.
- Marion County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 28,924 people.
- Marion County, Missouri county in northeast Missouri, United States with a population of 28,423 people.
- Marion County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 24,441 people.
- Marion County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 16,790 people.
- Marion County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 11,652 people.
- Marion County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 9,960 people.
- Marion County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 8,516 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 |
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