Ballard County, Kentucky
Ballard County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Ballard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,249 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,769 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wickliffe. The county was created 183 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Ballard County
| Population : | 7,769 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area : | 709 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 9.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 90.1% |
| Named for : | Bland Ballard |
| Altitude : | 397 feet / 121 meters |
| Capital : | Wickliffe |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1842 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:39:29 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ballard County is located at 37°3'30"N 88°59'58"W (37.0584300, -88.9993400). It has 5 neighbors: Alexander County, Pulaski County, Carlisle County, McCracken County and Mississippi County.
Ballard County map
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The largest city of Ballard County is La Center with a population of 942. Other cities include, Wickliffe population 638, Barlow population 628, Kevil population 569 and Blandville population 84. See all Ballard County cities & populated places.
Ballard County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ballard County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| La Center | 942 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Wickliffe | 638 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Barlow | 628 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Kevil | 569 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Blandville | 84 | City in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Ballard County
Ballard County has 5 neighbours.
- Alexander County county in Illinois, United States
- Pulaski County county in Illinois, United States
- Carlisle County county in Kentucky, United States
- McCracken County county in Kentucky, United States
- Mississippi County county in Missouri, United States
- Wickliffe
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ballard County decreased by 6.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,249 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,269 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,285 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,252 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,188 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,216 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,046 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,018 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,992 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,888 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,769 | -1.53% | estimation process |
People born in Ballard County (2)
People born in Ballard County, including poet and writer Lillian Rozell Messenger, Singer/songwriter Kelsey Waldon, .
List
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 |
