Simpson County, Kentucky
Simpson County: county in Kentucky, United States
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Simpson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,327 and a population density of 28 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,635 inhabitants. Its county seat is Franklin. The county was created 207 years ago in 1819.
County Snapshot
Simpson County at a glance
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FranklinPopulation 9,046
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Quick Facts about Simpson County
| Population | 18,635 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Simpson County |
| Area | 612 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.7419,-86.5823 |
| Named for | John Simpson |
| Capital | Franklin |
| Establishment | January 28, 1819 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:05:27 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 30 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Simpson County is located at 36°44'31"N 86°34'56"W (36.7419400, -86.5823200). It has 4 neighbors: Allen County, Logan County, Warren County and Sumner County.
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The largest city of Simpson County is Franklin with a population of 9,046. . See all Simpson County cities & populated places.
Simpson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Simpson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 9,046 | City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States |
Official website of Simpson County
Official Website- Franklin
Demographics
The population of Simpson County increased by 7.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,327 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,302 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,543 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,681 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,753 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,901 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,992 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,046 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,403 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,572 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,635 | 0.34% | estimation process |
People born in Simpson County (2)
People born in Simpson County, including executed murderer Jereboam Orville Beauchamp, politician and activist Emma Guy Cromwell, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Simpson County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 26,629 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 |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |