Stanford, Kentucky
Stanford: city in Lincoln County, Kentucky
About
Stanford is a city located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,487 and a population density of 324 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,644 inhabitants.
The city was created 251 years ago in 1774.
Quick Facts about Stanford
| Population | 3,644 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Postal code | 40484 |
| Phone Area Codes | 606 |
| Area | 10.75 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5312,-84.6619 |
| Altitude | 942 feet / 287 meters |
| Capital city | Stanford is capital of Lincoln County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1775 (251 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:28:05 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 339 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.31% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Stanford is located at 37°31'52"N 84°39'43"W (37.5311900, -84.6618900).
Stanford map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Stanford increased by 4.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,487 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,738 | 6.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,687 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,687 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,680 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,662 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,661 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,669 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,678 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,662 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,644 | -0.49% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Stanford
1William Whitley House State Historic Site
William Whitley House State Shrine, 625 William Whitley Rd, Stanford, KY 40484, United States View details
Phone: +16063552881 | Website available
2HISTORIC L & N DEPOT AND MUSEUM
1866 Depot St, Stanford, KY 40484, United States View details
Phone: +16063650207 | Website available
People born in Stanford (12)
People born in Stanford, including politician George M. Davison, General in the Union Army during the Civil War Lovell Rousseau, photo model from the USA Laura Kirkpatrick, .
More notable people
- Basil Hayden (American college basketball player, college basketball coach) he was born in 19/05/1899
- Harris Coleman (American football player and coach, lawyer) he was born in 31/05/1893
- Karen K. Caldwell (United States District Judge) she was born in 01/01/1956
- Marv Foley (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 29/08/1953
- Richard C. Saufley (Naval aviator) he was born in 01/09/1884
- Sophia Alcorn (Educator, Inventor of Tadoma method and "Alcorn Symbols" used by teachers of the deaf) she was born in 03/08/1883
- Tom Hutchinson (American football player (1941-2007)) he was born in 15/06/1941
- William Benjamin Smith (biblical scholar) he was born in 01/01/1850
- McKendree Llewellyn Raney (American librarian) he was born in 28/02/1887
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Stanford, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156408 | Centre College | Danville (KY) | 40422-1394 |
Closest post offices linked to Stanford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Post Office | Stanford (KY) | 40484 |
Other cities in Lincoln County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Orchard | 822 | Human settlement in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Hustonville | 368 | Human settlement in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Stanford distances to largest Kentucky cities