Harrison County, Kentucky
Harrison County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Harrison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,846 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,920 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cynthiana. The county was created 231 years ago in 1793.
Quick Facts about Harrison County
| Population : | 18,920 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Harrison County, Harrison County, Harrisonburg, Harrison County, Harrison County, Harrison County, Harrison County, Harrison County |
| Area : | 803 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
| Named for : | Benjamin Harrison V |
| Capital : | Cynthiana |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1793 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:00:27 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harrison County is located at 38°26'31"N 84°19'53"W (38.4418100, -84.3313900). It has 5 neighbors: Bracken County, Grant County, Nicholas County, Robertson County and Scott County.
Harrison County map
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The largest city of Harrison County is Cynthiana with a population of 6,300. Other cities include and Berry population 250. See all Harrison County cities & populated places.
Harrison County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harrison County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cynthiana | 6,300 | City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States |
| Berry | 250 | City in Harrison County, Kentucky, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Harrison County
Harrison County has 5 neighbours.
- Bracken County county in Kentucky, United States
- Grant County county in Kentucky, United States
- Nicholas County county in Kentucky, United States
- Robertson County county in Kentucky, United States
- Scott County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
The population of Harrison County increased by 0.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,846 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,689 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,622 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,571 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,636 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,641 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,569 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,735 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,780 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,886 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,920 | 0.18% | estimation process |
People born in Harrison County (4)
People born in Harrison County, including politician David Kilgore, politician William E. Simms, pioneer William Tell Coleman, .
List
- Katherine Wilson (served in Red Cross during World War II (1908-2012)) she was born in 10/01/1908
Other places with the same name (8)
- Harrison County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 208,801 people.
- Harrison County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 66,870 people.
- Harrison County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 66,386 people.
- Harrison County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 40,682 people.
- Harrison County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 15,014 people.
- Harrison County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 13,928 people.
- Harrison County , Missouri county in northwest Missouri, United States with a population of 8,321 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 |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
