Nelson County, Kentucky
Nelson County: County in Virginia, United States of America
About
Nelson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,437 and a population density of 35 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 46,450 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lovingston. The county was created 218 years ago in 1806.
Quick Facts about Nelson County
| Population : | 46,450 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Nelson County, Nelson County |
| Area : | 1228 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
| Named for : | Thomas Nelson |
| Altitude : | 614 feet / 187 meters |
| Capital : | Lovingston |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1807 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:00:16 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 38 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nelson County is located at 37°48'18"N 85°27'58"W (37.8051300, -85.4659900). It has 6 neighbors: Albemarle County, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Augusta County, Buckingham County and Rockbridge County.
Nelson County map
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The largest city of Nelson County is Bardstown with a population of 13,302. Other cities include, Bloomfield population 1,083 and New Haven population 900. See all Nelson County cities & populated places.
Nelson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nelson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bardstown | 13,302 | City in Kentucky |
| Bloomfield | 1,083 | City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA |
| New Haven | 900 | City in Kentucky |
- Official Website
Official website of Nelson County
Nelson County has 6 neighbours.
- Albemarle County county in Virginia, United States
- Amherst County county in Virginia, United States
- Appomattox County county in Virginia, United States
- Augusta County county in Virginia, United States
- Buckingham County county in Virginia, United States
- Rockbridge County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
The population of Nelson County increased by 6.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 43,437 | - | census |
| 2011 | 44,062 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 44,401 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 44,540 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 44,858 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 45,114 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 45,497 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 45,591 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 45,813 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 46,233 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 46,450 | 0.47% | estimation process |
People born in Nelson County (13)
People born in Nelson County, including politician Thomas Montgomery, United States general Walter M. Robertson, historian and author Alexander Brown, .
List
- Alexander Rives (American judge) he was born in 17/06/1806
- Edward Alfred Pollard (American journalist, historian and political writer) he was born in 27/02/1832
- James Leroy Murrill (Confederate Army soldier) he was born in 05/01/1847
- Landon Garland (American university administration) he was born in 21/03/1810
- Lucas P. Thompson (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1797
- Thomas Fortune Ryan (American businessman and philanthropist) he was born in 17/10/1851
- William D. Hill (American politician) he was born in 01/10/1833
- James Lawrence Cabell (American sanitarian and author) he was born in 26/08/1813
- Eli Cook (American singer, songwriter) he was born in 24/04/1986
- Hugh A. Garland he was born in 01/06/1805
Other places with the same name (3)
- Nelson County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States of America with a population of 14,755 people.
- Nelson County , North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States of America with a population of 2,789 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 |
