Kentucky

Crittenden

8,990
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Crittenden

Crittenden, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 6,351. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,990.

Its recorded population peaked at 15,191 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 41 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Dycusburg (Crittenden County), and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,990
20109,315
20009,384
19909,196
19809,207
19708,493
19608,648
195010,818
194012,115
193011,931
192013,125
191013,296
190015,191
189013,119
188011,688
18709,381
18608,796
18506,351
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Crittenden

Military engagements that took place in Crittenden, Kentucky.

Skirmish at Dycusburg (Crittenden County)
1864

Historic places in Crittenden

National Register of Historic Places listings in Crittenden, Kentucky.

Frances School Gymnasium
Marion
Weston Bluff Skirmish Site
Weston
Fohs Hall
Marion

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Frequently asked about Crittenden

When does Crittenden first appear in the US census?
Crittenden, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 6,351.
What is the population of Crittenden?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Crittenden had a recorded population of 8,990.
When did Crittenden's population peak?
Crittenden's recorded population peaked at 15,191 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Crittenden?
1 documented military engagement took place in Crittenden, including Skirmish at Dycusburg (Crittenden County).
How many historic places are in Crittenden?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Crittenden, Kentucky.
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