county in Kentucky, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wayne County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,555.[1] Its county seat is Monticello.[2]
Wayne County | |
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![]() Wayne County courthouse in Monticello | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
![]() Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 36°49′N 84°50′W | |
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Founded | December 13, 1800 |
Named for | Anthony Wayne |
Seat | Monticello |
Largest city | Monticello |
Area | |
• Total | 484 sq mi (1,250 km2) |
• Land | 458 sq mi (1,190 km2) |
• Water | 26 sq mi (70 km2) 5.4% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 19,555 |
• Density | 40/sq mi (16/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 5th |
Website | waynecounty |
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