Kentucky

Fleming

15,082
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Fleming

Fleming, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 5,016. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 15,082.

Its recorded population peaked at 17,074 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 12 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Hardin Village Oneota Conflict, Siege of Martin's Station, Action at Flemingsburg (1862), and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202015,082
201014,348
200013,792
199012,292
198012,323
197011,366
196010,890
195011,962
194013,327
193012,931
192015,614
191016,066
190017,074
189016,078
188015,221
187013,398
186012,489
185013,914
184013,268
183013,499
182012,186
18108,947
18005,016
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Fleming

Military engagements that took place in Fleming, Kentucky.

Hardin Village Oneota Conflict
1450
Siege of Martin's Station
1780
Action at Flemingsburg (1862)
1862
Maysville Road Skirmish (1864)
1864
Skirmish at Flemingsburg (Morgan Fourth Raid)
1864

Historic places in Fleming

National Register of Historic Places listings in Fleming, Kentucky.

Ringos Mill Covered Bridge
Flemingsburg
Hillsboro Covered Bridge
Hillsboro
Goddard Bridge
Goddard
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Frequently asked about Fleming

When does Fleming first appear in the US census?
Fleming, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 5,016.
What is the population of Fleming?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Fleming had a recorded population of 15,082.
When did Fleming's population peak?
Fleming's recorded population peaked at 17,074 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Fleming?
5 documented military engagements took place in Fleming, including Hardin Village Oneota Conflict, Siege of Martin's Station, Action at Flemingsburg (1862).
How many historic places are in Fleming?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fleming, Kentucky.
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