Bardstown
City in Nelson County, Kentucky
Bardstown is a city in Nelson County, Kentucky, with 13,567 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairfield, 8.7 miles NE.
- 13,567residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 12.1 sq miland area · 31.4 km²
- 1,120 / sq mipopulation density
- 40004ZIP code
About Bardstown
Bardstown is a home rule-class city in Nelson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 13,567 in the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Nelson County.
Bardstown is named for the pioneering Bard brothers. David Bard obtained a 1,000-acre (400 ha) land grant in 1785 in what was then Jefferson County, Virginia. William Bard surveyed and platted the town. It was originally chartered as Baird's Town in 1788, and has been known as Beardstown, and Beards Town. The production of bourbon whiskey is a major industry.
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Living in Bardstown
- Median household income
- $51,381
- Median home value
- $203,500
- Median rent
- $977/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Bardstown had 13,567 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,567 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,120 per sq mi (433 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bardstown at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nelson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,567 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.11 sq mi (31.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8177° N, 85.4553° W |
| ZIP code | 40004 |
| Official website | cityofbardstown.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2103628 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bardstown
- Fairfield8.7 mi NE
- Bloomfield10.1 mi NE
- Loretto12.6 mi S
- Boston12.9 mi W
- New Haven13.2 mi SW
- New Hope13.5 mi S
- Chaplin14.0 mi NE
- Lebanon Junction14.6 mi W
- Springfield15.5 mi SE
- Taylorsville15.9 mi N
- Mount Washington16.5 mi N
- Shepherdsville17.6 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Bardstown
What county is Bardstown in?
Bardstown is in Nelson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Bardstown, KY?
13,567 people lived in Bardstown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bardstown, KY?
The ZIP code of Bardstown is 40004.
What is the elevation of Bardstown?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bardstown?
Fairfield (8.7 mi), Bloomfield (10.1 mi), Loretto (12.6 mi), Boston (12.9 mi), New Haven (13.2 mi).
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