Lincoln County, Kentucky

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
Lincoln County courthouse in Stanford
Lincoln County courthouse in Stanford
Map of Kentucky highlighting Lincoln County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°28′N 84°40′W
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1780
Named forBenjamin Lincoln
SeatStanford
Largest cityStanford
Area
  Total337 sq mi (870 km2)
  Land334 sq mi (870 km2)
  Water2.5 sq mi (6 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
  Total24,275
  Density72/sq mi (28/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.lincolnky.com

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Lincoln County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


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