Jefferson County, Kentucky
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 782,969.[1] It is the most populous county in the state. Its county seat and largest city is Louisville, Kentucky.[2]
Jefferson County | |
|---|---|
Consolidated city-county | |
 Jefferson County Courthouse (now Louisville Metro Hall) in downtown Louisville | |
 Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°11′N 85°40′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1780 |
| Named for | Thomas Jefferson |
| Seat | Louisville |
| Largest city | Louisville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 398 sq mi (1,030 km2) |
| • Land | 380 sq mi (1,000 km2) |
| • Water | 17 sq mi (40 km2) 4.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 782,969 |
| • Density | 2,000/sq mi (760/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 3rd, 2nd |
| Website | www |
References
- "QuickFacts: Jefferson County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- "Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Code of Ordinances". American Legal Publishing Corporation. Archived from the original on July 1, 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
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