LaRue County, Kentucky
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LaRue County is a county in the central region of the U.S. state of Kentucky, outside the Bluegrass Region and larger population centers. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,867.[1] Its county seat is Hodgenville,[2] which is best known as the birthplace of United States President Abraham Lincoln. The county was established on March 4, 1843, from the southeast portion of Hardin County. It was named for John P. LaRue, an early settler.[3][4] LaRue County is included in the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Louisville/Jefferson County-Elizabethtown-Bardstown, KY-IN Combined Statistical Area. It is a dry county.
Geography
The low rolling hills of LaRue County have been largely cleared and devoted to agriculture or urban development, with only the drainages of the eastern portions still wooded.[5] The highest point (Script error: No such module "convert". ASL) is a small hill near its border with Taylor County.[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.8%) is water.[7]
Adjacent counties
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- Nelson County − northeast
- Marion County − east
- Taylor County − southeast
- Green County − south/Central Time Border
- Hart County − southwest/Central Time Border
- Hardin County − northwest
National protected area
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1850 | 5,859 | — | |
| 1860 | 6,891 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1870 | 8,235 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 9,793 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 9,433 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 10,764 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 10,701 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 10,004 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 9,093 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 9,622 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 9,956 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 10,346 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 10,672 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 11,922 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 11,679 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 13,373 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 14,193 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 14,867 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 15,128 | [8] | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| US Decennial Census[9] 1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11] 1990-2000[12] 2010-2020[1] | |||
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 14,867. The median age was 41.3 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.5 males age 18 and over.[13][14]
The racial makeup of the county was 90.7% White, 2.5% Black or African American, 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 1.4% from some other race, and 4.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 3.2% of the population.[14]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[15]
There were 5,879 households in the county, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 25.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13]
There were 6,474 housing units, of which 9.2% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 73.5% were owner-occupied and 26.5% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.6%.[13]
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,373 people, 5,275 households, and 3,866 families in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 5,860 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 94.65% White, 3.54% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 5,275 households, out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 23.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.94.
The county population contained 25.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,056, and the median income for a family was $37,786. Males had a median income of $30,907 versus $20,091 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,865. 15.40% of the population and 12.60% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.90% are under the age of 18 and 16.40% are 65 or older.
Communities
Cities
- Hodgenville (county seat)
- Upton (mostly in Hardin County)
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
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Churches
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- Athertonville Baptist Church
- Buffalo Baptist Church, Buffalo
- First Baptist Church of Hodgenville (relocated from Downtown Hodgenville to near Lincoln Parkway on the edge of the city limits.)
- First Baptist Church on Lincoln Blvd, Hodgenville
- Hodgenville Christian Church
- Hodgenville Pentecostal Church (HPC)
- Hodgenville United Methodist Church
- Lane Lincoln Baptist Church
- LaRue Baptist Church, an Independent Baptist church
- Levelwoods United Methodist Church
- Magnolia Baptist Church
- Magnolia Cumberland Presbyterian Church
- Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
- Oak Hill Baptist Church
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
- Parkway Baptist Church
- Roanoke House of Prayer
- South Fork Baptist Church
- Steadfast Baptist Church
- Union Christian Church
- Victory Baptist Church
- Wesley Meadows United Methodist Church
Lincoln Days
The county hosts the annual Lincoln Days celebration on the first full weekend of October, Saturday through Sunday in Hodgenville.[17] Highlights include the Lincoln Look-A-Like contests, rail-splitting competitions, a parade, shopping booths and concerts by local talent (mostly country, bluegrass and Southern gospel).
Politics
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Elected officials
| Elected officials as of January 3, 2025[18][19] | ||
| U.S. House | style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Brett Guthrie (R) | style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Template:Ushr |
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| Ky. Senate | style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Jimmy Higdon (R) | style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|14 |
| Ky. House | style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Ryan Bivens (R) | style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|24 |
Education
All of Larue County is in the Larue County School District.[20]
See also
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- Dry county
- Louisville/Jefferson County–Elizabethtown–Bardstown, KY-IN Combined Statistical Area
- National Register of Historic Places listings in LaRue County, Kentucky
References
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- ↑ LaRue County High Point, Kentucky (PeakBagger.com, accessed October 10, 2020)
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