Grant County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Grant County
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The Grant County historic courthouse in Williamstown
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1820 |
| Seat | Williamstown |
| Largest city | Williamstown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 261 sq mi (680 km2) |
| • Land | 258 sq mi (670 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) 1.1%% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 24,941 |
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(2023)
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25,619  |
| • Density | 95.56/sq mi (36.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Grant County is a county located in the northern part of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, about 24,941 people lived there. Its main town, or county seat, is Williamstown.
The county was started in 1820. It was named after Colonel John Grant. He led a group of settlers in 1779. Grant County is part of the larger Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The Grant County News is a local newspaper. It started in 1906 in Williamstown. Old copies are kept safe on microfilm by the University of Kentucky Libraries.
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History of Grant County
Grant County was created in 1820. Land was taken from Pendleton County to form it. The historic courthouse was built in 1939. It replaced two older buildings. A new court building was finished in April 2010.
In 1975, many people in the area reported seeing a UFO (Unidentified Flying Object). This happened near Williamstown Lake.
Geography of Grant County
Grant County covers a total area of about 261 square miles. Most of this, about 258 square miles, is land. The rest, about 2.8 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Grant County shares borders with these other counties:
- Boone County (to the north)
- Kenton County (to the northeast)
- Pendleton County (to the east)
- Harrison County (to the southeast)
- Scott County (to the south)
- Owen County (to the west)
- Gallatin County (to the northwest)
People of Grant County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 2,986 | — | |
| 1840 | 4,192 | 40.4% | |
| 1850 | 6,531 | 55.8% | |
| 1860 | 8,356 | 27.9% | |
| 1870 | 9,529 | 14.0% | |
| 1880 | 13,083 | 37.3% | |
| 1890 | 12,671 | −3.1% | |
| 1900 | 13,239 | 4.5% | |
| 1910 | 10,581 | −20.1% | |
| 1920 | 10,435 | −1.4% | |
| 1930 | 9,876 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 9,876 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 9,809 | −0.7% | |
| 1960 | 9,489 | −3.3% | |
| 1970 | 9,999 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 13,308 | 33.1% | |
| 1990 | 15,737 | 18.3% | |
| 2000 | 22,384 | 42.2% | |
| 2010 | 24,682 | 10.3% | |
| 2020 | 24,941 | 1.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 25,619 | 3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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In 2000, there were 22,384 people living in Grant County. The population density was about 86 people per square mile. The average age of people in the county was 33 years old.
Education in Grant County
Grant County has several schools for students of all ages. These include:
- Crittenden Mt Zion (CMZ)
- Dry Ridge Elementary (DRE)
- Sherman Elementary (SES)
- Mason Corinth Elementary (MCE)
- Grant County Middle School (GCMS)
- Grant County High School (GCHS)
- Williamstown Independent Schools (WES)
- Williamstown Middle School (WMS)
- Williamstown High School (WHS)
The only public library in Grant County is located in Williamstown.
Transportation in Grant County
Public transportation is available through Senior Services of Northern Kentucky. They offer on-demand rides for people who need them.
Fun Places to Visit
Grant County is home to the Ark Encounter. This is a large, life-size replica of Noah's Ark. It is operated by the Christian group Answers in Genesis. The Ark Encounter opened in 2016 and is located in Williamstown.
Towns and Communities
Cities
- Corinth
- Crittenden
- Dry Ridge
- Williamstown (This is the county seat)
Unincorporated Community
- Jonesville
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Grant (Kentucky) para niños
