Christian County, Kentucky
Christian County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Christian County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 73,955 and a population density of 51 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,478 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ozark. The county was created 165 years ago in 1859.
Quick Facts about Christian County
| Population : | 71,478 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Christian County, Christian County |
| Area : | 1461 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | William Christian |
| Altitude : | 577 feet / 176 meters |
| Capital : | Ozark |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1859 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:36:36 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 49 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Christian County is located at 36°53'39"N 87°29'25"W (36.8941800, -87.4903800). It has 4 neighbors: Douglas County, Lawrence County, Taney County and Webster County.
Christian County map
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The largest city of Christian County is Hopkinsville with a population of 30,899. Other cities include, Oak Grove population 7,369, Pembroke population 890, Crofton population 708 and LaFayette population 161. See all Christian County cities & populated places.
Christian County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Christian County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkinsville | 30,899 | City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States |
| Oak Grove | 7,369 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Pembroke | 890 | City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States |
| Crofton | 708 | City in Kentucky, USA |
| LaFayette | 161 | Human settlement in Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Fairview | 143 | Census designated place in Todd and Christian Counties, Kentucky, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Christian County
Christian County has 4 neighbours.
- Douglas County county in Missouri, United States
- Lawrence County county in southwestern Missouri, United States
- Taney County county in Missouri, United States
- Webster County county in Missouri, United States
- Ozark
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Christian County decreased by 3.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 73,955 | - | census |
| 2011 | 73,464 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 74,892 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 73,612 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 73,282 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 73,075 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 71,796 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 71,024 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 70,712 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 70,461 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 71,478 | 1.42% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Christian County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 90,655 people.
- Christian County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 32,075 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 |
| Bowling Green | 70,631 | The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky. |
