Hart County, Kentucky
Hart County | |
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 Hart County Courthouse in Munfordville, Kentucky | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°17′N 85°53′W / 37.29°N 85.89°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1819 |
| Named for | Nathaniel G. T. Hart (1784–1813), lawyer and soldier captured at the Battle of River Raisin and killed by Indians. |
| Seat | Munfordville |
| Largest city | Munfordville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 418 sq mi (1,080 km2) |
| • Land | 416 sq mi (1,080 km2) |
| • Water | 2 sq mi (5 km2) 0.47% |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 17,445 |
| • Density | 42/sq mi (16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website | www |
Hart County is a county located in the U.S. state — or, more correctly, "Commonwealth" — of Kentucky. It was formed in 1819. As of 2000[update], the population was 17,445. Its county seat is MunfordvilleTemplate:GR. The county is named for Captain Nathaniel G.T. Hart, a Kentucky militia officer in the War of 1812 who was wounded at the Battle of Frenchtown and died in the Massacre of the River Raisin. The Battle of Munfordville, a Confederate victory, was fought in the county in 1862, during the American Civil War. Hart County is a prohibition or dry county. BUNCH OF REDNECKS HURR de HURR
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 418 square miles (1,083 km2), of which 416 square miles (1,077 km2) is land and 2 square miles (5.2 km2) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Hardin County (north)
- LaRue County (northeast)
- Green County (east)
- Metcalfe County (southeast)
- Barren County (south)
- Edmonson County (southwest)
- Grayson County (northwest)
National protected area
- Mammoth Cave National Park (part)
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 4,184 | — | |
| 1830 | 5,191 | 24.1% | |
| 1840 | 7,031 | 35.4% | |
| 1850 | 9,093 | 29.3% | |
| 1860 | 10,348 | 13.8% | |
| 1870 | 13,687 | 32.3% | |
| 1880 | 17,133 | 25.2% | |
| 1890 | 16,439 | −4.1% | |
| 1900 | 18,390 | 11.9% | |
| 1910 | 18,173 | −1.2% | |
| 1920 | 18,544 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 16,169 | −12.8% | |
| 1940 | 17,239 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 15,321 | −11.1% | |
| 1960 | 14,119 | −7.8% | |
| 1970 | 13,980 | −1.0% | |
| 1980 | 15,402 | 10.2% | |
| 1990 | 14,890 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 17,445 | 17.2% | |
| http://ukcc.uky.edu/~census/21099.txt | |||
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 17,445 people, 6,769 households, and 4,812 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 per square mile (16/km2). There were 8,045 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.58% White, 6.20% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,769 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $25,378, and the median income for a family was $31,746. Males had a median income of $26,994 versus $19,418 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,495. About 18.60% of families and 22.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.40% of those under age 18 and 22.00% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- Bonnieville
- Hardyville
- Horse Cave
- Munfordville
- Rowletts
- Uno
- Canmer
- Monroe
- Cub Run
- Priceville
- Legrande
Mammoth Cave National Park
The visitor center for Mammoth Cave National Park and the cave for which it is named are located in western Hart County.
The majority of the land area of the park is in adjacent counties, but those areas are more rarely visited.
See also
- Dry counties
- James Greene Hardy Local politician of the 1850s, was Lt. Gov. of Kentucky.
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37°17′N 85°53′W / 37.29°N 85.89°W