Monroe County, Kentucky
Monroe County | |
|---|---|
Monroe County courthouse in Tompkinsville | |
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°43′N 85°43′W / 36.71°N 85.72°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| Founded | 1820 |
| Named for | James Monroe |
| Seat | Tompkinsville |
| Largest city | Tompkinsville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 332 sq mi (860 km2) |
| • Land | 329 sq mi (850 km2) |
| • Water | 2.7 sq mi (7 km2) 0.8% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 11,338 |
| • Density | 34/sq mi (13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,338.[1] Its county seat is Tompkinsville.[2]
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Monroe County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.