Robertson County, Kentucky
Robertson County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Robertson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,282 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,136 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mount Olivet. The county was created 159 years ago in 1867.
County Snapshot
Robertson County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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Kentucky counties
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Mount OlivetPopulation 334
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Quick Facts about Robertson County
| Population | 2,136 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Robertson County, Robertson County, Robeson County |
| Area | 259 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5188,-84.0520 |
| Named for | George Robertson |
| Capital | Mount Olivet |
| Establishment | February 11, 1867 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:55:37 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.84% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Robertson County is located at 38°31'8"N 84°3'7"W (38.5188200, -84.0520300). It has 5 neighbors: Bracken County, Fleming County, Harrison County, Mason County and Nicholas County.
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The largest city of Robertson County is Mount Olivet with a population of 334. . See all Robertson County cities & populated places.
Robertson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Robertson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Olivet | 334 | City in and county seat of Robertson County, Kentucky, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Robertson County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Robertson County decreased by 6.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,282 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,290 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,214 | -3.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,214 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,185 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,134 | -2.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,125 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,120 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,130 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,108 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,136 | 1.31% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Robertson County, Tennessee county in Texas, United States with a population of 72,275 people.
- Robertson County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 17,155 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
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| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
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