Nelson County, Kentucky

Nelson County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,437.[1] Its county seat is Bardstown.[2]

Nelson County, Kentucky
Map
Map of Kentucky highlighting Nelson County
Location in the state of Kentucky
Map of the USA highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded November 29, 1784
Seat Bardstown
Largest City Bardstown
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

424 sq mi (1,098 km²)
418 sq mi (1,083 km²)
6.6 sq mi (17 km²), 1.5%
PopulationEst.
 - (2018)
 - Density

45,851
104/sq mi (40/km²)
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website: www.nelsoncountyky.com
Named for: Thomas Nelson Jr.

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.