Kentucky

Clark

36,972
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Clark

Clark, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 7,653. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 36,972.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 9 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Siege of Fort Boonesborough, Siege of Boonesborough 1778, Siege of Boonesborough (1778), and 66 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202036,972
201035,613
200033,144
199029,496
198028,322
197024,090
196021,075
195018,898
194017,988
193017,640
192017,901
191017,987
190016,694
189015,434
188012,115
187010,882
186011,484
185012,683
184010,802
183013,051
182011,449
181011,519
18007,653
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Clark

Military engagements that took place in Clark, Kentucky.

Siege of Fort Boonesborough
1778
Siege of Boonesborough 1778
1778
Siege of Boonesborough (1778)
1778
Skirmish at Boonesborough (KY)
1778
Battle of Estill's Defeat (1782)
1782
Battle of Estill's Defeat
1782
First Engagement at Winchester (Clark County)
1862
Second Engagement at Winchester (1864)
1864
Action at Winchester (Morgan's 1864 Raid)
1864

Historic places in Clark

National Register of Historic Places listings in Clark, Kentucky.

Hickman, William, House
Winchester
Clark, Gov. James A., Mansion
Winchester
Providence Baptist Church
Winchester
Mound Hill Archeological Site
Winchester
Lewis, Alpheus, House
Winchester
Owen-Gay Farm
Winchester
Bybee House
Winchester
Clark County Courthouse
Winchester
Oliver School
Winchester
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Frequently asked about Clark

When does Clark first appear in the US census?
Clark, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 7,653.
What is the population of Clark?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Clark had a recorded population of 36,972.
Were any battles fought in Clark?
9 documented military engagements took place in Clark, including Siege of Fort Boonesborough, Siege of Boonesborough 1778, Siege of Boonesborough (1778).
How many historic places are in Clark?
66 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Clark, Kentucky.
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