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Edmonson County, Kentucky

Edmonson County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,126.[1] Its county seat is Brownsville.[2] This is a dry county where the sale of alcohol is prohibited.

Edmonson County, Kentucky
Map
Map of Kentucky highlighting Edmonson County
Location in the state of Kentucky
Map of the USA highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded January 12, 1825
Seat Brownsville
Largest City Brownsville
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
308 sq mi (798 km²)
303 sq mi (785 km²)
5.1 sq mi (13 km²), 1.7%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density
12,126
40/sq mi (15/km²)
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website: http://www.edmonsoncounty.ky.gov
Named for: John Edmonson

History

The county was formed on January 12, 1825 from land given by Grayson, Hart and Warren counties and named for Captain John "Jack" Edmonson (1764–1813), who was killed at the Battle of Frenchtown during the War of 1812.[3][4][5][6]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 308 square miles (800 km2), of which 303 square miles (780 km2) is land and 5.1 square miles (13 km2) (1.7%) is water.[7]

Bordering counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
18302,642
—
18402,91410.3%
18504,08840.3%
18604,64513.6%
18704,459−4.0%
18807,22262.0%
18908,00510.8%
190010,08025.9%
191010,4693.9%
192010,8944.1%
193011,4755.3%
194011,344−1.1%
19509,376−17.3%
19608,085−13.8%
19708,7518.2%
19809,96213.8%
199010,3574.0%
200011,64412.4%
201012,1614.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[1]

As of the census of 2020, there were 12,126 people living in the county. The population density was 40 per square mile (15/km2). There were 6,358 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.2% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. 1.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,885 households out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 5.7% were unmarried couples living together, 22.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% had a male householder with no wife present. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48.

In the county, the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 males there were 100.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 102.2 females.[12]

In 2021, the median income for a household in the county was $41,533, and the median income for a family was $55,351.[13] The per capita income for the county was $23,329.[14] About 10.7% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.[15][16]

Communities

City

Unincorporated communities

Edmonson County, Kentucky Media

  • The combined Edmonson County High and Middle School complex is located in Brownsville.

  • A water tower along KY101 welcomes visitors as they enter southern Edmonson County.

  • Sign marking the boundary of Mammoth Cave National Park, the most popular tourist attraction in Edmonson County.

  • Publishing offices of the Edmonson News, the printed newspaper in Edmonson County.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Edmonson County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "Edmonson County". The Kentucky Encyclopedia. 2000. Archived from the original on July 17, 2019. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  4. ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 89. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
  5. ↑ The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society, Volume 1. Kentucky State Historical Society. 1903. p. 35.
  6. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 115.
  7. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  12. ↑ "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  13. ↑ "S1901: INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2021 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  14. ↑ "S1902: MEAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2021 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  15. ↑ "S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  16. ↑ "S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
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