Christian County, Kentucky

Christian County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 73,955.[1] Its county seat is Hopkinsville.[2] The county was formed in 1797.

Christian County
Christian County Courthouse in Hopkinsville
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°54′N 87°29′W
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1797
Named forWilliam Christian
SeatHopkinsville
Largest cityHopkinsville
Area
  Total724 sq mi (1,880 km2)
  Land718 sq mi (1,860 km2)
  Water6.5 sq mi (17 km2)  0.9%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2018)
71,671
  Density103/sq mi (40/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.christiancountyky.gov

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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