Monroe County, Kentucky

county in Kentucky, United States

Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,338.[1] Its county seat is Tompkinsville.[2]

Monroe County
Monroe County courthouse in Tompkinsville
Monroe County courthouse in Tompkinsville
Map of Kentucky highlighting Monroe County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°43′N 85°43′W / 36.71°N 85.72°W / 36.71; -85.72
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1820
Named forJames Monroe
SeatTompkinsville
Largest cityTompkinsville
Area
 • Total332 sq mi (860 km2)
 • Land329 sq mi (850 km2)
 • Water2.7 sq mi (7 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total11,338
 • Density34/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.monroecounty.ky.gov

References change

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