Hancock County, Kentucky
county in Kentucky, United States
Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,095.[1] Its county seat is Hawesville.[2]
Hancock County | |
|---|---|
 Hancock County courthouse in Hawesville, KY | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°50′N 86°47′W / 37.84°N 86.78°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1829 |
| Named for | John Hancock |
| Seat | Hawesville |
| Largest city | Lewisport |
| Area | |
| • Total | 199 sq mi (520 km2) |
| • Land | 188 sq mi (490 km2) |
| • Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 5.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 9,095 |
| • Density | 46/sq mi (18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Hancock County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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