Graves County, Kentucky

Graves County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,649.[1] Its county seat is Mayfield.[2]

Graves County
County
Graves County Courthouse in Mayfield in 2008, part of the Mayfield Downtown Commercial District; building sustained major damage in a long-range tornado on December 10, 2021.
Graves County Courthouse in Mayfield in 2008,
part of the Mayfield Downtown Commercial District;
building sustained major damage in a long-range tornado on December 10, 2021.
Map of Kentucky highlighting Graves County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°43′N 88°39′W
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1824
Named forBenjamin F. Graves
SeatMayfield
Largest cityMayfield
Area
 • Total557 sq mi (1,440 km2)
 • Land552 sq mi (1,430 km2)
 • Water5.0 sq mi (13 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total36,649
 • Density66/sq mi (25/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.gravescountyky.com

References
  1. "QuickFacts: Graves County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.


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