Bullitt County, Kentucky

county in Kentucky, United States

Bullitt County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 82,217.[1] Its county seat is Shepherdsville.[2] The county was formed in 1796.[3]

Bullitt County
Bullitt County Courthouse in Shepherdsville
Bullitt County Courthouse in Shepherdsville
Map of Kentucky highlighting Bullitt 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°58′N 85°42′W / 37.97°N 85.7°W / 37.97; -85.7
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1792
Named forAlexander Scott Bullitt
SeatShepherdsville
Largest cityMount Washington
Area
 • Total300 sq mi (800 km2)
 • Land297 sq mi (770 km2)
 • Water3.2 sq mi (8 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total82,217
 • Density270/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitebullittky.com

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Bullitt County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "BULLITT COUNTY". Archived from the original on 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2020-02-08.