Bath County, Kentucky





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Bath County, Kentucky

Bath county, kentucky courthouse.jpg
Bath County Courthouse in Owingsville


Map of Kentucky highlighting Bath County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky

Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Founded 1811
Named for Medicinal springs located within the county
Seat Owingsville
Largest city Owingsville
Area
 • Total 284 sq mi (736 km2)
 • Land 279 sq mi (723 km2)
 • Water 5.2 sq mi (13 km2), 1.8%
Population
 • (2010) 11,591
 • Density 42/sq mi (16/km2)
Congressional district 6th
Time zone
Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Website bathcounty.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Bath County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,591.[1] The county seat is Owingsville.[2] The county was formed in 1811.[3]


Bath County is included in the Mount Sterling, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Lexington-Fayette-Richmond-Frankfort, KY Combined Statistical Area.




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Geography


    • 2.1 Adjacent counties


    • 2.2 National protected area




  • 3 Demographics


  • 4 Politics


    • 4.1 Voter Registration


    • 4.2 Statewide Elections




  • 5 Communities


  • 6 See also


  • 7 References


  • 8 External links





History


Bath County was established in 1811 from land given by Montgomery County, Kentucky. Its name is derived from natural springs said to have medicinal qualities. The courthouse in Owingsville was destroyed by an accidental fire caused by Union troops during the American Civil War in 1864.[4]


In 1932, an archaeological field survey observed fourteen archaeological sites in Bath County, including the Ramey Mound near Sharpsburg and multiple ancient burials near the Springfield Presbyterian Church.[5]



Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 284 square miles (740 km2), of which 279 square miles (720 km2) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km2) (1.8%) is water.[6]



Adjacent counties




  • Fleming County (north)


  • Rowan County (east)


  • Menifee County (southeast)


  • Montgomery County (southwest)


  • Bourbon County (west)


  • Nicholas County (northwest)



National protected area



  • Daniel Boone National Forest (part)


Demographics









































































































































Historical population
Census Pop.

1820 7,961
1830 8,799 10.5%
1840 9,763 11.0%
1850 12,115 24.1%
1860 12,113 0.0%
1870 10,145 −16.2%
1880 11,982 18.1%
1890 12,813 6.9%
1900 14,734 15.0%
1910 13,988 −5.1%
1920 11,996 −14.2%
1930 11,075 −7.7%
1940 11,451 3.4%
1950 10,410 −9.1%
1960 9,114 −12.4%
1970 9,235 1.3%
1980 10,025 8.6%
1990 9,692 −3.3%
2000 11,085 14.4%
2010 11,591 4.6%
Est. 2016 12,327 [7] 6.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 11,085 people, 4,445 households, and 3,195 families residing in the county. The population density was 40 per square mile (15/km2). There were 4,994 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (6.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.87% White, 1.85% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.02% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 0.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.


There were 4,445 households out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples living together, 10.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 2.93.


In the county, the population was spread out with 24.20% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $26,018, and the median income for a family was $31,758. Males had a median income of $27,786 versus $20,986 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,326. About 16.40% of families and 21.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.60% of those under age 18 and 21.20% of those age 65 or over.



Politics



Voter Registration


















































Bath County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of November 17, 2015[13]
Political Party
Total Voters
Percentage


Democratic
7,374
80.79%


Republican
1,378
15.10%

Others
312
3.42%

Independent
58
0.64%


Libertarian
2
0.02%


Green
2
0.02%
Total
9,127
100%


Statewide Elections



Presidential elections results















































































































































































Presidential elections results[14]
Year

Republican

Democratic

Third parties

2016

67.2% 3,082
29.7% 1,361
3.1% 144

2012

55.2% 2,275
42.9% 1,770
1.9% 77

2008

49.2% 2,234
48.7% 2,210
2.2% 99

2004
46.1% 2,269

53.0% 2,608
0.9% 42

2000

51.5% 2,303
46.7% 2,087
1.9% 83

1996
34.4% 1,229

52.8% 1,886
12.8% 455

1992
30.0% 1,259

53.0% 2,229
17.0% 716

1988
43.3% 1,614

56.4% 2,099
0.3% 11

1984

52.9% 2,020
46.6% 1,781
0.5% 19

1980
39.6% 1,463

58.8% 2,174
1.7% 61

1976
30.5% 938

68.8% 2,113
0.7% 20

1972

58.5% 1,919
41.0% 1,347
0.5% 16

1968
38.3% 1,277

41.9% 1,394
19.8% 660

1964
28.1% 1,009

71.7% 2,571
0.2% 7

1960
47.8% 1,888

52.3% 2,066
0.0% 0

1956
45.8% 1,889

53.8% 2,221
0.4% 15

1952
41.9% 1,737

57.9% 2,400
0.1% 5

1948
35.3% 1,276

63.2% 2,287
1.6% 56

1944
41.9% 1,581

57.9% 2,184
0.2% 8

1940
39.2% 1,636

60.5% 2,528
0.3% 12

1936
38.1% 1,725

61.7% 2,795
0.2% 10

1932
35.0% 1,576

64.6% 2,909
0.4% 20

1928

54.7% 2,223
45.1% 1,830
0.2% 8

1924
44.9% 1,723

54.6% 2,093
0.6% 21

1920
44.8% 1,997

54.7% 2,440
0.5% 22

1916
42.8% 1,360

56.5% 1,796
0.8% 24

1912
36.3% 1,002

53.6% 1,477
10.1% 278


















































Previous gubernatorial elections results
Year

Republican

Democratic

Third parties

2015
46.65% 1,045

49.87% 1,117
3.48% 78

2011
22.61% 417

58.62% 1,081
18.76% 346

2007
33.09% 1,136

66.91% 2,297
0.00% 0

2003
42.56% 1,398

57.44% 1,887
0.00% 0

1999
15.89% 197

55.00% 682
29.11% 202

1995
41.41% 1,309

58.34% 1,844
0.25% 8


Communities




  • Owingsville (county seat)

  • Salt Lick

  • Sharpsburg

  • Bethel



See also




  • Dry counties

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Bath County, Kentucky

  • Preston, Kentucky

  • List of counties in Kentucky



References





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External links



  • The Kentucky Highlands Project

  • About Bath County




Coordinates: 38°08′N 83°44′W / 38.14°N 83.74°W / 38.14; -83.74







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