Taylor County, Kentucky

county in Kentucky, United States

Taylor County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,023.[1] Its county seat is Campbellsville.[2]

Taylor County
Entrance to Clay Hill, located along Kentucky Route 289.
Entrance to Clay Hill, located along Kentucky Route 289.
Map of Kentucky highlighting Taylor 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°22′N 85°20′W / 37.37°N 85.33°W / 37.37; -85.33
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1848
Named forZachary Taylor
SeatCampbellsville
Largest cityCampbellsville
Area
 • Total277 sq mi (720 km2)
 • Land266 sq mi (690 km2)
 • Water10 sq mi (30 km2)  3.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total26,023
 • Density94/sq mi (36/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.taylorcounty.us

References change

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