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{{Infobox U.S. County
'''LaRue County''' is a [[county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Kentucky]]. It is included in the [[Elizabethtown, Kentucky]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. As of [[2000]], the population is 13,373. Its [[county seat]] is [[Hodgenville, Kentucky|Hodgenville]]. LaRue is a prohibition or [[dry county]].[[Geographic references|<sup>6</sup>]]. <div style="float:right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;">[[Image:Map of Kentucky highlighting Larue County.png]]</div>
| county = LaRue County
| state = Kentucky
| seal =
| founded year = 1843
| founded date =
| seat wl = Hodgenville
| largest city wl = Hodgenville
| area_total_sq_mi = 264
| area_land_sq_mi = 262
| area_water_sq_mi = 2.1
| area percentage = 0.8%
| census yr = 2010
| pop = 14193
| density_sq_mi = 54
| time zone = Eastern
| footnotes =
| web = www.laruecounty.org
| named for = [[John LaRue]]
| ex image = Larue County Kentucky courthouse.jpg
| ex image cap = LaRue County courthouse in Hodgenville
| district = 2nd
}}


'''LaRue County''' is a [[County (USA)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Kentucky]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 14,193.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/21/21123.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=March 6, 2014}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Hodgenville, Kentucky|Hodgenville]],<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> a city better known for being the [[birthplace]] of [[United States President]] [[Abraham Lincoln]]. The county was formed on March 4, 1843 from portions of Hardin County and named after [[John LaRue]], an early settler in this area.<ref>http://www.kyenc.org/entry/l/LARUE02.html</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=http://books.google.com/books?id=luoxAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA35#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society, Volume 1 | publisher=Kentucky State Historical Society | year=1903 | pages=35}}</ref>
== History ==

LaRue County, formed in [[1843]] and named for John LaRue, was originally the southeast part of [[Hardin County, Kentucky|Hardin County]]. It contains the birthplace of [[Abraham Lincoln]].
LaRue County is included in the [[Elizabethtown, Kentucky|Elizabethtown]]-[[Fort Knox, Kentucky|Fort Knox]], KY [[Elizabethtown metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]], which is also included in the [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville/Jefferson County]]-Elizabethtown-[[Madison, IN|Madison]], KY-[[Indiana|IN]] [[Louisville metropolitan area|Combined Statistical Area]].

LaRue is a prohibition or [[dry county]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 683 [[km²]] (264 [[square mile|mi²]]). 682 km² (263 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.20%) is water.
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|264|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|262|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|2.1|sqmi}} (0.8%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_21.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=August 17, 2014|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref>

===Adjacent counties===


===Adjacent counties ===
*[[Nelson County, Kentucky|Nelson County]] (northeast)
*[[Nelson County, Kentucky|Nelson County]] (northeast)
*[[Marion County, Kentucky|Marion County]] (east)
*[[Marion County, Kentucky|Marion County]] (east)
*[[Taylor County, Kentucky|Taylor County]] (southeast)
*[[Taylor County, Kentucky|Taylor County]] (southeast)
*[[Green County, Kentucky|Green County]] (south)
*[[Green County, Kentucky|Green County]] (south/CST Border)
*[[Hart County, Kentucky|Hart County]] (southwest)
*[[Hart County, Kentucky|Hart County]] (southwest/CST Border)
*[[Hardin County, Kentucky|Hardin County]] (northwest)
*[[Hardin County, Kentucky|Hardin County]] (northwest)

===National protected area===
* [[Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" style="float:right; margin-left:15px;"
|align=center colspan=2| '''LaRue County<br />Population by year<br />
|-
| align=center |


{{US Census population
'''2000''' 13,373 <br />
|1850= 5859
'''1990''' 11,679 <br />
|1860= 6891
'''1980''' 11,922 <br />
|1870= 8235
'''1970''' 10,672 <br />
|1880= 9793
'''1960''' 10,346 <br />
|1890= 9433
'''1950''' 9,956 <br />
|1900= 10764
'''1940''' 9,622 <br />
|1910= 10701
'''1930''' 9,093 <br />
|1920= 10004
'''1920''' 10,004 <br />
|1930= 9093
'''1910''' 10,701 <br />
|1940= 9622
'''1900''' 10,764 <br />
|1950= 9956
'''1890''' 9,433 <br />
|1960= 10346
'''1880''' 9,793 <br />
|1970= 10672
'''1870''' 8,235 <br />
|1980= 11922
'''1860''' 6,891 <br />
|1990= 11679
'''1850''' 5,859 <br />
|2000= 13373
|2010= 14193
|estyear=2014
|estimate=14180
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2014">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=August 17, 2014}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=August 17, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ky190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=August 17, 2014}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=August 17, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2013<ref name="QF"/>
}}


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 13,373 people, 5,275 households, and 3,866 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 51 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 5,860 housing units at an average density of 22 per square&nbsp;mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.65% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 3.54% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.19% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.16% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.34% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.10% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
|}


There were 5,275 households out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 23.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.94.
As of the [[census]][[Geographic references|<sup>2</sup>]] of 2000, there were 13,373 people, 5,275 households, and 3,866 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 20/km² (51/mi²). There were 5,860 housing units at an average density of 9/km² (22/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.65% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 3.54% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.19% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.16% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.34% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.10% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.

There were 5,275 households out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 23.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.94.


In the county the population was spread out with 25.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.
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The median income for a household in the county was $32,056, and the median income for a family was $37,786. Males had a median income of $30,907 versus $20,091 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $15,865. 15.40% of the population and 12.60% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.90% are under the age of 18 and 16.40% are 65 or older.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,056, and the median income for a family was $37,786. Males had a median income of $30,907 versus $20,091 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $15,865. 15.40% of the population and 12.60% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.90% are under the age of 18 and 16.40% are 65 or older.


==Communities==
== Cities and towns ==
{{div col}}
*[[Hodgenville, Kentucky|Hodgenville]]
*[[Athertonville, Kentucky|Athertonville]]
*Buffalo
*[[Buffalo, Kentucky|Buffalo]]
*Magnolia
*[[Hodgenville, Kentucky|Hodgenville]] (county seat)
*[[Lyons, Kentucky|Lyons]]
*[[Magnolia, Kentucky|Magnolia]]
*[[Mount Sherman, Kentucky|Mount Sherman]]
*[[Tonieville, Kentucky|Tonieville]]
*[[Upton, Kentucky|Upton]] - (partly in [[Hardin County, Kentucky|Hardin County]])
{{div col end}}

==Churches==
* Hodgenville United Methodist Church
* Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
* LaRue Baptist Church, an [[Independent Baptist]] church
* Victory Baptist Church
* First Baptist Church of Hodgenville (mostly white congregation relocated from Downtown Hodgenville to near Lincoln Parkway on the edge of the city limits.)
* First Baptist Church on Lincoln Blvd (mostly black congregation)
* Buffalo Baptist Church
* Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
* Union Christian Church
* Magnolia Baptist Church
* Roanoake House of Prayer
* Lane Lincoln Baptist Church
* Athertonville Baptist Church
* Oakhill Baptist Church
* South Fork Baptist Church

==Lincoln Days==
LaRue County is home to the annual Lincoln Days celebration, which takes place on the first full weekend of each October. The festival is Friday through Sunday. Highlights include the Lincoln Look-A-Like contests, rail-splitting competitions, a parade at noon on Saturday, shopping booths and concerts by local talent (mostly [[country music|country]], [[bluegrass music|bluegrass]] and [[Southern gospel]]).


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Kentucky}}

*[[Dry county]]
*[[Dry county]]
*[[Louisville-Elizabethtown-Scottsburg, KY-IN Combined Statistical Area]]
*[[Louisville-Elizabethtown-Scottsburg, KY-IN Combined Statistical Area]]
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in LaRue County, Kentucky]]


==References==
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Revision as of 19:25, 27 August 2015

LaRue County
County
LaRue County courthouse in Hodgenville
LaRue County courthouse in Hodgenville
Map of Kentucky highlighting LaRue County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°34′36″N 85°41′12″W / 37.5767°N 85.6867°W / 37.5767; -85.6867
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1843
Named forJohn LaRue
SeatHodgenville
Largest cityHodgenville
Area
 • Total264 sq mi (680 km2)
 • Land262 sq mi (680 km2)
 • Water2.1 sq mi (5 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total14,193
 • Density54/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.laruecounty.org

LaRue County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,193.[1] Its county seat is Hodgenville,[2] a city better known for being the birthplace of United States President Abraham Lincoln. The county was formed on March 4, 1843 from portions of Hardin County and named after John LaRue, an early settler in this area.[3][4]

LaRue County is included in the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Louisville/Jefferson County-Elizabethtown-Madison, KY-IN Combined Statistical Area.

LaRue is a prohibition or dry county.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 264 square miles (680 km2), of which 262 square miles (680 km2) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) (0.8%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18505,859—
18606,89117.6%
18708,23519.5%
18809,79318.9%
18909,433−3.7%
190010,76414.1%
191010,701−0.6%
192010,004−6.5%
19309,093−9.1%
19409,6225.8%
19509,9563.5%
196010,3463.9%
197010,6723.2%
198011,92211.7%
199011,679−2.0%
200013,37314.5%
201014,1936.1%
2014 (est.)14,180[6]−0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 13,373 people, 5,275 households, and 3,866 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 5,860 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.65% White, 3.54% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,275 households out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 23.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,056, and the median income for a family was $37,786. Males had a median income of $30,907 versus $20,091 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,865. 15.40% of the population and 12.60% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.90% are under the age of 18 and 16.40% are 65 or older.

Communities

Churches

  • Hodgenville United Methodist Church
  • Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
  • LaRue Baptist Church, an Independent Baptist church
  • Victory Baptist Church
  • First Baptist Church of Hodgenville (mostly white congregation relocated from Downtown Hodgenville to near Lincoln Parkway on the edge of the city limits.)
  • First Baptist Church on Lincoln Blvd (mostly black congregation)
  • Buffalo Baptist Church
  • Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
  • Union Christian Church
  • Magnolia Baptist Church
  • Roanoake House of Prayer
  • Lane Lincoln Baptist Church
  • Athertonville Baptist Church
  • Oakhill Baptist Church
  • South Fork Baptist Church

Lincoln Days

LaRue County is home to the annual Lincoln Days celebration, which takes place on the first full weekend of each October. The festival is Friday through Sunday. Highlights include the Lincoln Look-A-Like contests, rail-splitting competitions, a parade at noon on Saturday, shopping booths and concerts by local talent (mostly country, bluegrass and Southern gospel).

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ http://www.kyenc.org/entry/l/LARUE02.html
  4. ^ The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society, Volume 1. Kentucky State Historical Society. 1903. p. 35.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  11. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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