Hancock County, Kentucky

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 / 37.84; -86.78
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1829
Named forJohn Hancock
SeatHawesville
Largest cityLewisport
Area
 • Total199 sq mi (520 km2)
 • Land188 sq mi (490 km2)
 • Water11 sq mi (30 km2)  5.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total9,095
 • Density46/sq mi (18/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.hancockky.us

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]

References

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