Kentucky

Hart

19,288
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Hart

Hart, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 4,184. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 19,288.

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

On the ground today, 20 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Munfordville Advance (September 1862), Action at Nolin Bridge (Christmas Raid), Action at Bacon Creek Bridge (Christmas Raid), and 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202019,288
201018,199
200017,445
199014,890
198015,402
197013,980
196014,119
195015,321
194017,239
193016,169
192018,544
191018,173
190018,390
189016,439
188017,133
187013,687
186010,348
18509,093
18407,031
18305,191
18204,184
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Hart

Military engagements that took place in Hart, Kentucky.

Skirmish at Munfordville Advance (September 1862)
1862
Action at Nolin Bridge (Christmas Raid)
1862
Action at Bacon Creek Bridge (Christmas Raid)
1862
Action at Munfordville (Chalmers Attack)
1862
Battle of Bacon Creek (Morgan Christmas Raid)
1862
Morgan's Christmas Raid – Bacon Creek Bridge Destruction
1862
Skirmish at Munfordville (Christmas Raid)
1862
Skirmish at Horse Cave
1862
Morgan Raid – Bacon Creek Bridge
1862
Battle of Munfordville Kentucky
1862
Munfordville Kentucky
1862
First Attack on Munfordville (Confederate Blunder)
1862
Battle of Munfordville
1862
Action at Munfordville (Green River south bank)
1862
Battle of Munfordville — Confederate Final Demand
1862
Skirmish at Horse Cave, Kentucky
1862
Battle of Keller's Bridge
1863
Wheeler's Raid through Kentucky (January 1863)
1863
Battle of Green River Bridge
1863
Battle of Green River Bridge / Tebbs Bend
1863

Historic places in Hart

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hart, Kentucky.

Unknown Confederate Soldier Monument in Horse Cave
Horse Cave
Smith, Col. Robert A., Monument
Munfordviile
Salts Cave Archeological Site
Mundfordville
Munfordville Presbyterian Church and Green River Lodge No.88
Munfordville
Pearce-Wheeler Farm
Canmer
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Frequently asked about Hart

When does Hart first appear in the US census?
Hart, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 4,184.
What is the population of Hart?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hart had a recorded population of 19,288.
Were any battles fought in Hart?
20 documented military engagements took place in Hart, including Skirmish at Munfordville Advance (September 1862), Action at Nolin Bridge (Christmas Raid), Action at Bacon Creek Bridge (Christmas Raid).
How many historic places are in Hart?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hart, Kentucky.
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