Fleming County, Kentucky
County in Kentucky, United States

County in Kentucky
Fleming County, Kentucky
County
Fleming County courthouse in Flemingsburg
Fleming County courthouse in Flemingsburg
Map of Kentucky highlighting Fleming County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Coordinates: 38°22′N 83°41′W / 38.37°N 83.69°W / 38.37; -83.69
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1798
Named afterJohn Fleming (1735–1791), early settler of Kentucky
SeatFlemingsburg
Largest cityFlemingsburg
Government
 • Judge/ExecutiveJohn Sims Jr. (R)
Area
 • Total
351 sq mi (910 km2)
 • Land349 sq mi (900 km2)
 • Water2.8 sq mi (7.3 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
15,082
 • Estimate 
(2024)
15,591 Increase
 • Density44.7/sq mi (17.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.flemingkychamber.com

Fleming County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,082.[1] Its county seat is Flemingsburg.[2] The county was formed in 1798 and named for Colonel John Fleming, an Indian fighter and early settler.[3][4] It is a moist county. In 1998, the Kentucky General Assembly designated Fleming County as the Covered Bridge Capital of Kentucky.[5]

History

Fleming County was established in 1798 from land given by Mason County.[6] The first courthouse, possibly built of logs, was replaced in 1830 and again in 1952.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 351 square miles (910 km2), of which 349 square miles (900 km2) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) (0.8%) is water.[8]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18005,016—
18108,94778.4%
182012,18636.2%
183013,49910.8%
184013,268−1.7%
185013,9144.9%
186012,489−10.2%
187013,3987.3%
188015,22113.6%
189016,0785.6%
190017,0746.2%
191016,066−5.9%
192015,614−2.8%
193012,931−17.2%
194013,3273.1%
195011,962−10.2%
196010,890−9.0%
197011,3664.4%
198012,3238.4%
199012,292−0.3%
200013,79212.2%
201014,3484.0%
202015,0825.1%
2024 (est.)15,5913.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2020[1] 2024[13]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 15,082. The median age was 41.5 years. 24.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.2 males age 18 and over.[14][15]

The racial makeup of the county was 95.4% White, 1.0% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.8% from some other race, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 1.4% of the population.[15]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[16]

There were 5,936 households in the county, of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 23.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14]

There were 6,732 housing units, of which 11.8% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 75.7% were owner-occupied and 24.3% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.8%.[14]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 13,792 people, 5,367 households, and 3,966 families residing in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile (15 people/km2). There were 6,120 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (6.6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.33% White, 1.41% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. 0.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,367 households, out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.30% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.10% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.40% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,990, and the median income for a family was $33,300. Males had a median income of $26,463 versus $19,895 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,214. About 14.80% of families and 18.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.90% of those under age 18 and 20.10% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

United States presidential election results for Fleming County, Kentucky[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
№  % №  % №  %
1912 1,400 36.77% 1,915 50.30% 492 12.92%
1916 1,836 44.60% 2,240 54.41% 41 1.00%
1920 2,960 45.72% 3,488 53.88% 26 0.40%
1924 2,572 49.38% 2,590 49.72% 47 0.90%
1928 3,798 64.50% 2,086 35.43% 4 0.07%
1932 2,638 43.08% 3,442 56.21% 44 0.72%
1936 2,749 48.66% 2,879 50.96% 21 0.37%
1940 2,855 48.65% 2,999 51.11% 14 0.24%
1944 2,666 50.38% 2,612 49.36% 14 0.26%
1948 2,088 42.66% 2,722 55.62% 84 1.72%
1952 2,592 51.33% 2,446 48.44% 12 0.24%
1956 2,744 51.97% 2,519 47.71% 17 0.32%
1960 2,777 55.62% 2,216 44.38% 0 0.00%
1964 1,668 38.33% 2,678 61.53% 6 0.14%
1968 2,220 53.28% 1,406 33.74% 541 12.98%
1972 2,484 62.38% 1,455 36.54% 43 1.08%
1976 1,647 41.35% 2,317 58.17% 19 0.48%
1980 2,189 50.73% 2,051 47.53% 75 1.74%
1984 2,824 63.33% 1,616 36.24% 19 0.43%
1988 2,409 53.27% 2,086 46.13% 27 0.60%
1992 2,045 39.82% 2,257 43.95% 833 16.22%
1996 2,313 48.55% 1,913 40.16% 538 11.29%
2000 3,282 63.37% 1,813 35.01% 84 1.62%
2004 3,749 60.44% 2,406 38.79% 48 0.77%
2008 3,432 58.85% 2,279 39.08% 121 2.07%
2012 3,780 65.38% 1,911 33.05% 91 1.57%
2016 4,722 75.43% 1,348 21.53% 190 3.04%
2020 5,534 78.30% 1,474 20.85% 60 0.85%
2024 5,578 79.69% 1,334 19.06% 88 1.26%

Elected officials

Elected officials as of January 3, 2025[18][19]
U.S. House Andy Barr (R) KY 6
Ky. Senate Stephen West (R) 27
Ky. House Matthew Koch (R) 72

Communities

Cities

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Notable residents

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 103. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 127.
  5. ^ Kentucky State Symbols Archived January 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Collins, Lewis (1882). Collins' Historical Sketches of Kentucky: History of Kentucky, Volume 2. Collins & Company. p. 26.
  7. ^ Hogan, Roseann Reinemuth (1992). Kentucky Ancestry: A Guide to Genealogical and Historical Research. Ancestry Publishing. p. 230. ISBN 9780916489496. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  8. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  9. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  11. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  12. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  13. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  14. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  15. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  16. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  17. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  18. ^ "Senate Members - County". apps.legislature.ky.gov. Kentucky General Assembly. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  19. ^ "House Members - County". apps.legislature.ky.gov. Kentucky General Assembly. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
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