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==External links==
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*[http://www.magoffin.k12.ky.us Magoffin County Schools]
*[http://www.magoffin.k12.ky.us Magoffin County Schools]
*[http://www.kentuckyhighlands.com/kh/counties/madison_county.asp The Kentucky Highlands Project]
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*[http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymhs/ The Magoffin County Historical Society]
*[http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymhs/ The Magoffin County Historical Society]
*[http://www.svtransport.org/ Sandy Valley Transportation Services, Inc.]
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Magoffin County
County
Magoffin County justice center in Salyersville, Kentucky
Magoffin County justice center in Salyersville, Kentucky
Map of Kentucky highlighting Magoffin 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°42′N 83°04′W / 37.7°N 83.06°W / 37.7; -83.06
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1860
Named forBeriah Magoffin
SeatSalyersville
Largest citySalyersville
Area
 • Total309.44 sq mi (801.4 km2)
 • Land309.44 sq mi (801.4 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total13,333
 • Density43/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th

Magoffin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,333.[1] Its county seat is Salyersville.Template:GR The county was formed in 1860 from Floyd, Johnson, and Morgan Counties and named for Beriah Magoffin who was Governor of Kentucky (1859–62).[2][3]

Geography

According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 309.44 square miles (801.4 km2), of which 309.44 square miles (801.4 km2) (or 100%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.00%) is water.[4] It is watered by Licking River.[5]

Land Use

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18704,684—
18806,94448.2%
18909,19632.4%
190012,00630.6%
191013,65413.7%
192013,8591.5%
193015,71913.4%
194017,49011.3%
195013,839−20.9%
196011,156−19.4%
197010,443−6.4%
198013,51529.4%
199013,077−3.2%
200013,3321.9%
201013,3330.0%
2012 (est.)13,041−2.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2012 Estimate[7]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 13,333 people residing in the county. 98.6% were White, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% of some other race and 0.7% of two or more races. 0.7% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 13,332 people, 5,024 households, and 3,858 families residing in the county. The population density was 43 per square mile (17/km2). There were 5,447 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (6.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 99.29% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.02% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. 0.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There is a significant Melungeon or Black-Dutch population in Magoffin County, known locally as the "Brown People of Magoffin County". In a 2007 study by the U.S. Census Bureau, Magoffin County, along with Mitchell County in Iowa, was cited as the U.S. county having the largest percentage of individuals in the demographic category of "Non-Hispanic white alone."[8]

There were 5,024 households out of which 37.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.90% were married couples living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.20% were non-families. 21.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $19,421, and the median income for a family was $24,031. Males had a median income of $27,745 versus $18,354 for females. The per capita income for the county was $10,685. About 31.20% of families and 36.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.90% of those under age 18 and 29.10% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

Economy

Coal companies in Magoffin County

Notable natives and residents

See also

References

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  2. ^ http://www.kyenc.org/entry/m/MAGOF02.html
  3. ^ The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society, Volume 1. Kentucky State Historical Society. 1903. p. 36.
  4. ^ "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
  5. ^ public domain Ripley, George; Dana, Charles A., eds. (1879). The American Cyclopædia. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Census.gov. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Minority Population is Booming Nationally and in Utah - Science News". redOrbit. 9 August 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  9. ^ US Coal Corporation :: Operations
  10. ^ Kentucky's Bluegrass Music. Arcadia Publishing. 2010. p. 48.

External links

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