Pendleton County, Kentucky
Pendleton County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Pendleton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,877 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,586 inhabitants. Its county seat is Franklin. The county was created 237 years ago in 1787.
Quick Facts about Pendleton County
| Population : | 14,586 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Pendleton County |
| Area : | 1808 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Named for : | Edmund Pendleton |
| Altitude : | 2,188 feet / 667 meters |
| Capital : | Franklin |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1787 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:03:30 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pendleton County is located at 38°41'44"N 84°21'37"W (38.6956300, -84.3602700). It has 7 neighbors: Randolph County, Augusta County, Highland County, Rockingham County, Grant County, Hardy County and Pocahontas County.
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The largest city of Pendleton County is Falmouth with a population of 2,086. Other cities include and Butler population 579. See all Pendleton County cities & populated places.
Pendleton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pendleton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Falmouth | 2,086 | City in Kentucky |
| Butler | 579 | City in Kentucky, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Pendleton County
Pendleton County has 7 neighbours.
- Randolph County county in West Virginia, United States
- Augusta County county in Virginia, United States
- Highland County county in Virginia, United States
- Rockingham County county in Virginia, United States
- Grant County county in West Virginia, United States
- Hardy County county in West Virginia, United States
- Pocahontas County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pendleton County decreased by 2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,877 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,662 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,552 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,565 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,476 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,487 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,595 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,602 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,588 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,590 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,586 | -0.03% | estimation process |
People born in Pendleton County (3)
People born in Pendleton County, including United States Army Air Force general Donald Wilson, activist Moses Harman, birth/death: 1777-1847 VIAF[13878587] LCAuth[n88274616] Solomon Henkel, .
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Other places with the same name (2)
- Pendleton County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 6,932 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 |
