Magoffin County, Kentucky

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.[2] The county was formed in 1860 from adjacent portions of Floyd, Johnson, and Morgan Counties. It was named for Beriah Magoffin who was Governor of Kentucky (1859–62).[3][4]

Magoffin County
U.S. county
Magoffin County justice center in Salyersville
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°42′N 83°04′W
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1860
Named forBeriah Magoffin
SeatSalyersville
Largest citySalyersville
Area
 • Total309 sq mi (800 km2)
 • Land308 sq mi (800 km2)
 • Water0.7 sq mi (2 km2)  0.2%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
12,362
 • Density43/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitemagoffincounty.ky.gov

History

The area now encompassed by Kentucky's Magoffin County was first bounded in 1772, when all of what is now the state of Kentucky was in the frontier county of Fincastle County, Virginia. Fincastle was divided in 1776, with the western portion named Kentucky County, Virginia.[5] In 1780, the Virginia legislature set aside all land in Kentucky County for soldiers who had served in the Revolutionary War. In 1780, Kentucky County was divided into 3 counties, Jefferson, Fayette, and Lincoln. Fayette County was divided in 1785, with part becoming Bourbon County.[6][7] In 1792, the lower part of Bourbon County was partitioned off to form Clark County.[8] The area was further divided in 1796 to form Montgomery County, with Fleming County being partitioned from the area in 1798. In 1800, Floyd County was created from portions of Fleming, Mason, and Montgomery Counties. In 1843, Johnson County was carved out of the previous Bath County area,[9] which was created in 1811 from Montgomery County, and which lost a portion of its territory in 1843 for the creation of Johnson County.

In 1860, the Kentucky Legislature partitioned parts of Johnson, Floyd, and Morgan Counties, to create Magoffin County. Its boundaries have remained unchanged since that time.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 309 square miles (800 km2), of which 308 square miles (800 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (0.2%) is water.[10] It is watered by Licking River.[11]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
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%
2018 (est.)12,362[12]−7.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
1790-1960[14] 1900-1990[15]
1990-2000[16] 2010-2013[1]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 13,333 people living 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 census[17] of 2000, there were 13,332 people, 5,024 households, and 3,858 families living 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 mixed race group of Carmel Indians in 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."[18]

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.

Politics

Between 1932 and 2004, Magoffin County generally voted Democratic in presidential elections, however it has voted Republican since then. It voted for Democrat Andy Beshear for Governor in the 2019 election, but Republican for all other statewide offices.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[19]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 76.6% 4,174 22.3% 1,213 1.1% 59
2016 74.8% 3,824 22.9% 1,172 2.4% 120
2012 69.1% 3,391 29.2% 1,433 1.7% 82
2008 52.3% 2,434 45.3% 2,105 2.4% 112
2004 49.6% 2,836 49.7% 2,843 0.7% 39
2000 51.1% 2,785 47.7% 2,603 1.2% 65
1996 35.5% 1,434 55.6% 2,249 9.0% 362
1992 34.9% 1,992 57.1% 3,261 8.0% 458
1988 42.5% 2,158 57.0% 2,895 0.5% 27
1984 44.2% 2,343 55.5% 2,942 0.3% 13
1980 42.8% 2,265 56.4% 2,986 0.9% 46
1976 42.1% 1,793 57.5% 2,451 0.5% 19
1972 52.4% 2,243 47.3% 2,024 0.3% 14
1968 46.7% 1,927 47.7% 1,967 5.6% 229
1964 64.8% 2,498 34.4% 1,327 0.7% 28
1960 52.5% 2,736 47.5% 2,471 0.0% 0
1956 52.0% 2,343 48.0% 2,162 0.1% 4
1952 48.2% 2,093 51.7% 2,243 0.1% 6
1948 45.5% 1,882 54.5% 2,253 0.0% 0
1944 51.3% 2,135 48.8% 2,031 0.0% 0
1940 48.7% 2,668 51.3% 2,812 0.0% 1
1936 50.2% 2,577 49.7% 2,554 0.1% 6
1932 49.3% 2,661 50.4% 2,721 0.2% 13
1928 60.9% 2,816 39.1% 1,806 0.0% 0
1924 55.3% 2,196 44.2% 1,757 0.6% 22
1920 63.2% 2,347 36.4% 1,352 0.4% 16
1916 51.2% 1,535 47.8% 1,433 0.9% 28
1912 43.5% 1,004 38.6% 891 17.9% 413

Economy

The last active coal mine in Magoffin County closed in 2015. Major employers now include several coal truck businesses.[20]

Communities

Notable people

See also

References
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