Simpson County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Simpson County
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Old Simpson County Courthouse in Franklin
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1819 |
| Named for | John Simpson |
| Seat | Franklin |
| Largest city | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 236 sq mi (610 km2) |
| • Land | 234 sq mi (610 km2) |
| • Water | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) 1.0% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 19,594 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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20,195  |
| • Density | 83.03/sq mi (32.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Simpson County is a special area of land in the south-central part of Kentucky, a state in the United States. It is like a local government area. In 2020, about 19,594 people lived here. The main town and government center of the county is Franklin.
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History of Simpson County
Simpson County was created in 1819. It was formed from parts of three other counties: Allen, Logan, and Warren Counties.
The county is named after Captain John Simpson. He was a brave officer from Kentucky. Captain Simpson fought in a battle called the Battle of Fallen Timbers. This battle was part of the Northwest Indian War. Sadly, he was killed during the War of 1812 in the Battle of River Raisin.
Geography of Simpson County
Simpson County covers a total area of about 236 square miles. Most of this area, about 234 square miles, is land. A small part, about 2.3 square miles, is water.
The county is located in a region of Kentucky called the Pennyroyal Plateau. This area is known for its rolling hills and flat lands.
Counties Near Simpson County
Simpson County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Warren County (to the north)
- Allen County (to the east)
- Sumner County, Tennessee (to the southeast)
- Robertson County, Tennessee (to the southwest)
- Logan County (to the west)
Population of Simpson County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 4,852 | — | |
| 1830 | 5,815 | 19.8% | |
| 1840 | 6,537 | 12.4% | |
| 1850 | 7,733 | 18.3% | |
| 1860 | 8,146 | 5.3% | |
| 1870 | 9,573 | 17.5% | |
| 1880 | 10,641 | 11.2% | |
| 1890 | 10,878 | 2.2% | |
| 1900 | 11,624 | 6.9% | |
| 1910 | 11,460 | −1.4% | |
| 1920 | 11,150 | −2.7% | |
| 1930 | 11,336 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 11,752 | 3.7% | |
| 1950 | 11,678 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 11,548 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 13,054 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 14,673 | 12.4% | |
| 1990 | 15,145 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 16,405 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 17,327 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 19,594 | 13.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 20,195 | 16.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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The population of Simpson County has grown over many years. In 2020, the county had 19,594 people living there. This number has increased from earlier years.
Towns and Communities
Simpson County has one main city and several smaller communities.
City
- Franklin (This is the county seat, meaning it's the main town where the county government is located.)
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller places that are not officially cities or towns.
- Gold City
- Middleton
- Neosheo
- Prices Mill
- Providence
- Salmons
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Simpson (Kentucky) para niños
