Laurel County, Kentucky
Laurel County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 62,613.[1] Its county seat is London.[2]
Laurel County | |
|---|---|
 Laurel County courthouse in London | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°06′38″N 84°07′04″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | December 21, 1825 |
| Named for | Mountain laurel trees |
| Seat | London |
| Largest city | London |
| Area | |
| • Total | 444 sq mi (1,150 km2) |
| • Land | 434 sq mi (1,120 km2) |
| • Water | 9.7 sq mi (25 km2) 2.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 62,613 |
| • Density | 140/sq mi (54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | londonky |
References
- "QuickFacts: Laurel County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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