Lincoln County, Kentucky
county in Kentucky, United States
Lincoln County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,275.[1] Its county seat is Stanford.[2]
Lincoln County | |
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![]() Lincoln County courthouse in Stanford | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
![]() Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 37°28′N 84°40′W / 37.46°N 84.66°W | |
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State | ![]() |
Founded | 1780 |
Named for | Benjamin Lincoln |
Seat | Stanford |
Largest city | Stanford |
Area | |
• Total | 337 sq mi (870 km2) |
• Land | 334 sq mi (870 km2) |
• Water | 2.5 sq mi (6 km2) 0.7% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 24,275 |
• Density | 72/sq mi (28/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 5th |
Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Lincoln County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.