Wayne County, Kentucky

Wayne County
Wayne County courthouse in Monticello
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°49′N 84°50′W / 36.81°N 84.83°W / 36.81; -84.83
Country United States
State Kentucky
FoundedDecember 13, 1800
Named forAnthony Wayne
SeatMonticello
Largest cityMonticello
Area
 • Total484 sq mi (1,250 km2)
 • Land458 sq mi (1,190 km2)
 • Water26 sq mi (70 km2)  5.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total19,555
 • Density40/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewaynecounty.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Wayne County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,555.[1] Its county seat is Monticello.[2]

References

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