Cumberland County, Kentucky

county in Kentucky, United States

Cumberland County is a county located in the Pennyroyal Plateau region of the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,888.[1] Its county seat is Burkesville.[2]

Cumberland County
Cumberland County courthouse in Burkesville
Cumberland County courthouse in Burkesville
Map of Kentucky highlighting Cumberland 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°47′N 85°23′W / 36.78°N 85.39°W / 36.78; -85.39
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1798
Named forCumberland River
SeatBurkesville
Largest cityBurkesville
Area
 • Total311 sq mi (810 km2)
 • Land305 sq mi (790 km2)
 • Water5.7 sq mi (15 km2)  1.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,888
 • Density19/sq mi (7.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.cumberlandcounty.com

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Cumberland County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.