Warren County, Kentucky

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Warren County
Warren County Justice Center in Bowling Green
Warren County Justice Center in Bowling Green
Map of Kentucky highlighting Warren County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°59′N 86°25′W / 36.99°N 86.42°W / 36.99; -86.42
Country United States
State Kentucky
FoundedDecember 19, 1796
Named forJoseph Warren
SeatBowling Green
Largest cityBowling Green
Area
 • Total548 sq mi (1,420 km2)
 • Land542 sq mi (1,400 km2)
 • Water6.0 sq mi (16 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total134,554
 • Density250/sq mi (95/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.warrencountyky.gov

Warren County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 134,554,[1] making it the fifth-most populous county in Kentucky. Its county seat is Bowling Green.[2]

Warren County is included in the Bowling Green, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is in the Pennyroyal Plateau and Western Coal Fields regions.

References[change | change source]

  1. "QuickFacts: Warren County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.