Rowan County, Kentucky
Rowan County | |
|---|---|
Rowan County Arts Center (formerly Rowan County Courthouse) in Morehead | |
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°11′N 83°25′W / 38.19°N 83.42°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| Founded | 1856 |
| Named for | John Rowan |
| Seat | Morehead |
| Largest city | Morehead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 286 sq mi (740 km2) |
| • Land | 280 sq mi (700 km2) |
| • Water | 6.5 sq mi (17 km2) 2.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 24,662 |
| • Density | 86/sq mi (33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | www.moreheadrowan.org /rowancounty |
Rowan County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,662.[1] Its county seat is Morehead.[2]
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Rowan County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.