Wayne County, Kentucky
Wayne County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,813 and a population density of 43 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,209 inhabitants. Its county seat is Monticello. The county was created 224 years ago in 1800.
Quick Facts about Wayne County
| Population : | 20,209 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County |
| Area : | 484 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 5.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 94.6% |
| Named for : | Anthony Wayne |
| Capital : | Monticello |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1800 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:00:37 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 42 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wayne County is located at 36°48'5"N 84°49'43"W (36.8012700, -84.8286300). It has 6 neighbors: Clinton County, McCreary County, Pulaski County, Russell County, Pickett County and Scott County.
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The largest city of Wayne County is Monticello with a population of 5,906. . See all Wayne County cities & populated places.
Wayne County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 5,906 | City in Kentucky, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Wayne County
Wayne County has 6 neighbours.
- Clinton County county in Kentucky, United States of America
- McCreary County county in Kentucky, United States
- Pulaski County county in Kentucky, United States
- Russell County county in Kentucky, United States
- Pickett County county in Tennessee, United States
- Scott County county in Tennessee, United States
- Monticello
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wayne County decreased by 2.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,813 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,901 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,824 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,782 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,618 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,609 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,728 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,628 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,430 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,333 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,209 | -0.61% | estimation process |
People born in Wayne County (4)
People born in Wayne County, including politician William Cullom, novelist Harriette Simpson Arnow, politician John Kelsay, .
List
- M. L. Shearer (American football coach) he was born in 30/08/1901
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- Wayne County , Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 1,740,623 people.
- Wayne County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 123,967 people.
- Wayne County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 115,694 people.
- Wayne County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 89,339 people.
- Wayne County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 65,778 people.
- Wayne County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 51,163 people.
- Wayne County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 39,054 people.
- Wayne County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 30,023 people.
- Wayne County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 20,317 people.
- Wayne County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 16,524 people.
- Wayne County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 16,031 people.
- Wayne County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 12,769 people.
- Wayne County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 9,492 people.
- Wayne County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 6,415 people.
- Wayne County , Utah county in south-central Utah, United States with a population of 2,759 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 |
