Laurel County, Kentucky

Laurel County
Laurel County courthouse in London
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°06′38″N 84°07′04″W / 37.11067°N 84.1178°W / 37.11067; -84.1178
Country United States
State Kentucky
FoundedDecember 21, 1825
Named forMountain laurel trees
SeatLondon
Largest cityLondon
Area
 • Total444 sq mi (1,150 km2)
 • Land434 sq mi (1,120 km2)
 • Water9.7 sq mi (25 km2)  2.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total62,613
 • Density140/sq mi (54/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitelondonky.gov

Laurel County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 62,613.[1] Its county seat is London.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Laurel County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.