Wolfe County, Kentucky

Wolfe County: County in Kentucky, United States

About

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 164 years ago in 1860.

Wolfe County locator map
Location of Wolfe County on Kentucky map.

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%
Named for : Nathaniel Wolfe
Altitude : 1,017 feet / 310 meters
Capital : Campton
Establishment : March 03, 1860
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 15:08:47 (9th December 2024)
Density : 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.5% (2010-2020)
Wolfe County  Kentucky courthouse image
Wolfe County Kentucky courthouse
Wolfe County  Kentucky courthouse image

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.

Wolfe County map

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

Wolfe County has 5 neighbours.

  • 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

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People born in Wolfe County (2)

People born in Wolfe County, including politician South Trimble, football player Steve Buchanan, .

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