Simpson County | |
|---|---|
 Old Simpson County Courthouse in Franklin | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°44′N 86°35′W / 36.74°N 86.58°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1819 |
| Named for | John Simpson |
| Seat | Franklin |
| Largest city | Franklin |
| Government | |
| • County Judge Executive Magistrates | Mason Barnes Marty Chandler Jeffrey Burr Scott Poston Myron Thurman |
| Area | |
• Total | 236 sq mi (610 km2) |
| • Land | 234 sq mi (610 km2) |
| • Water | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) 1.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 19,594 |
• Estimate (2023) | 20,195  |
| • Density | 83/sq mi (32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | simpsoncountyky |
Simpson County is a county located in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the total population was 19,594.[1] Its county seat is Franklin.[2]
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.