Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Muhlenberg County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Muhlenberg County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,499 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 30,457 inhabitants. Its county seat is Greenville. The county was created 227 years ago in 1798.
County Snapshot
Muhlenberg County at a glance
Muhlenberg County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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Kentucky counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
MoreheadPopulation 7,622
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Muhlenberg County
| Population | 30,457 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 1242 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2158,-87.1420 |
| Named for | Peter Muhlenberg |
| Altitude | 404 feet / 123 meters |
| Capital | Greenville |
| Establishment | December 14, 1798 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:21:27 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 25 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Muhlenberg County is located at 37°12'57"N 87°8'31"W (37.2157900, -87.1420400). It has 5 neighbors: Butler County, Logan County, McLean County, Ohio County and Todd County.
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The largest city of Muhlenberg County is Morehead with a population of 7,622. Other cities include, Central City population 5,730, Greenville population 4,153, Powderly population 736 and Drakesboro population 494. See all Muhlenberg County cities & populated places.
Muhlenberg County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Muhlenberg County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morehead | 7,622 | County seat in Kentucky |
| Central City | 5,730 | City in Nebraska, United States |
| Greenville | 4,153 | City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States |
| Powderly | 736 | Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Drakesboro | 494 | Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Bremen | 188 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| South Carrollton | 181 | Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Muhlenberg County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Muhlenberg County decreased by 3.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,499 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,528 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,382 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,323 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,302 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,245 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,150 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,925 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,811 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,622 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,457 | -0.54% | estimation process |
People born in Muhlenberg County (2)
People born in Muhlenberg County, including country/Western singer-songwriter and musician Merle Travis, radio personality Jon Hensley, .
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