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Magoffin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,637. [ 1 ] . Its county seat is Salyersville. [ 2 ] . The county was formed in 1860 from adjacent portions of Floyd, Johnson, and Morgan Counties. It was named for Beriah Magoffin who was Governor of Kentucky (1859–62). [ 3 ][ 4 ] History
Named after Governor Beriah Magoffin, Magoffin County is an area very in touch with its heritage. Through community organizations and activities, this small town on the banks of the Licking River has done an excellent job of preserving its h istory for future generations.
Magoffin County was formed in 1860 out of parts of Floyd, Johnson and Morgan Counties. It was named after Gov. Beriah Magoffin (1815-1885). The county seat Adamsville was renamed Salyersville in 1861 for Rep. Samuel Salyers, who sponsored the bill creating the new county.
Named after Governor Beriah Magoffin, Magoffin County is an area very in touch with its heritage. Through community organizations and activities, this small town on the banks of the Licking River has done an excellent job of preserving its history for future generations.
In 2022, Magoffin County, KY had a population of 11.6k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $31,927. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Magoffin County, KY declined from 11,818 to 11,647, a −1.45% decrease and its median household income grew from $29,615 to $31,927, a 7.81% increase.
Magoffin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,637. Its county seat is Salyersville. The county was formed in 1860 from adjacent portions of Floyd, Johnson, and Morgan Counties.
Magoffin County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,637. Its county seat is Salyersville. References
