Kentucky

Robertson

2,193
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Robertson

Robertson, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 5,399. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 2,193.

Its recorded population peaked at 5,814 in 1880, and has since declined by roughly 62 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Fort Ancient Fortified Village – Fox Farm Site, Battle of Blue Licks, Battle of Blue Licks (August 19, 1782), and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20202,193
20102,282
20002,266
19902,124
19802,265
19702,163
19602,443
19502,881
19403,419
19303,344
19203,871
19104,121
19004,900
18904,684
18805,814
18705,399
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Robertson

Military engagements that took place in Robertson, Kentucky.

Fort Ancient Fortified Village – Fox Farm Site
1350
Battle of Blue Licks
1782
Battle of Blue Licks (August 19, 1782)
1782
Battle of Blue Licks (KY)
1782
Action at Blue Licks (Morgan's First Raid)
1862
Mount Olivet Skirmish (1864)
1864

Historic places in Robertson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Robertson, Kentucky.

Johnson Creek Covered Bridge
Mount Olivet
Metcalf, Thomas, House
Mt. Olivet
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Frequently asked about Robertson

When does Robertson first appear in the US census?
Robertson, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 5,399.
What is the population of Robertson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Robertson had a recorded population of 2,193.
When did Robertson's population peak?
Robertson's recorded population peaked at 5,814 in 1880.
Were any battles fought in Robertson?
6 documented military engagements took place in Robertson, including Fort Ancient Fortified Village – Fox Farm Site, Battle of Blue Licks, Battle of Blue Licks (August 19, 1782).
How many historic places are in Robertson?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Robertson, Kentucky.
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