Johnson County, Kentucky

Johnson County
Johnson County Judicial Center in Paintsville
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°50′N 82°50′W / 37.84°N 82.83°W / 37.84; -82.83
Country United States
State Kentucky
FoundedFebruary 24, 1843
Named forRichard Mentor Johnson
SeatPaintsville
Largest cityPaintsville
Area
 • Total264 sq mi (680 km2)
 • Land262 sq mi (680 km2)
 • Water2.2 sq mi (6 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total22,680
 • Density86/sq mi (33/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.johnsoncoky.com

Johnson County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,680.[1] Its county seat is Paintsville.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Johnson 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.