Crittenden County, Kentucky

Crittenden County, Kentucky
Crittenden County Courthouse in Marion
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°22′N 88°05′W / 37.36°N 88.09°W / 37.36; -88.09
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1842
Named afterJohn J. Crittenden
SeatMarion
Largest cityMarion
Government
 • Judge/ExecutivePerry Newcom (R)
Area
 • Total
371 sq mi (960 km2)
 • Land360 sq mi (930 km2)
 • Water11 sq mi (28 km2)  3.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
8,990
 • Estimate 
(2024)
8,982
 • Density25/sq mi (9.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.crittendencountyky.org

Crittenden County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. At the 2020 census, the population was 8,990. Its county seat and only municipality is Marion. The county was formed in 1842 and named for John J. Crittenden, senator and future Governor of Kentucky.