Scott County, Kentucky

county in Kentucky, United States

Scott County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 57,155.[1] Its county seat is Georgetown.[2]

Scott County
Scott County courthouse in Georgetown
Scott County courthouse in Georgetown
Map of Kentucky highlighting Scott County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°18′N 84°35′W / 38.3°N 84.58°W / 38.3; -84.58
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1792
Named forGeneral Charles Scott
SeatGeorgetown
Largest cityGeorgetown
Area
 • Total285 sq mi (740 km2)
 • Land282 sq mi (730 km2)
 • Water3.7 sq mi (10 km2)  1.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total57,155
 • Density200/sq mi (77/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.scottky.gov

References change

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