Wolfe County, Kentucky
Wolfe County: county in Kentucky, United States
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Wolfe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,355 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,106 inhabitants. Its county seat is Campton. The county was created 166 years ago in 1860.
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Wolfe County at a glance
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Quick Facts about Wolfe County
| Population | 7,106 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 577 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7393,-83.4932 |
| Named for | Nathaniel Wolfe |
| Altitude | 1,017 feet / 310 meters |
| Capital | Campton |
| Establishment | March 05, 1860 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:48:01 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Wolfe County is located at 37°44'22"N 83°29'35"W (37.7393200, -83.4931800). It has 5 neighbors: Breathitt County, Lee County, Magoffin County, Menifee County and Morgan County.
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The largest city of Wolfe County is Campton with a population of 417. . See all Wolfe County cities & populated places.
Wolfe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wolfe County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Campton | 417 | County seat in Kentucky |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day Forecast- Campton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wolfe County decreased by 3.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,355 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,362 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,194 | -2.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,279 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,252 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,241 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,189 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,248 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,199 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,157 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,106 | -0.72% | estimation process |
People born in Wolfe County (2)
People born in Wolfe County, including politician South Trimble, football player Steve Buchanan, .
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