Welcome to South Carrollton ...
The city of South Carrollton is located in Muhlenberg County<1>.
The location of South Carrollton has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
South Carrollton was established in 1838.
A typical abbreviation for South Carrollton: S. Carrollton
From the Census Estimates for 2019, South Carrollton has a population of 180 people<3> (see below for details).
The community of South Carrollton is 450 feet [137 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: South Carrollton lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
South Carrollton is located in the (270) area code.
The ZIP code for South Carrollton: 42374<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, South Carrollton had an population of 180 people. This is a decrease of 2.17% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 2.17% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, South Carrollton had a population of 184 people. This makes South Carrollton the county's 6th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 184 people, the population of South Carrollton has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (with a count of 184 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for South Carrollton.
Communities Also Named South Carrollton ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named South Carrollton - they are located in Missouri and New York.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for South Carrollton.
Communities near South Carrollton ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near South Carrollton.
- Madisonville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madisonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madisonville
- Madisonville is located in Hopkins County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 18,656 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madisonville <6>
- Greenville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville
- Greenville is located in Muhlenberg County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,153 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenville <6>
- Beaver Dam
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Dam
- Beaver Dam is located in Ohio County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,553 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beaver Dam <6>
- Hartford
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford
- Hartford is located in Ohio County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,715 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hartford <6>
- Livermore
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livermore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livermore
- Livermore is located in McLean County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,270 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livermore <6>
- White Plains
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Plains
- White Plains is located in Hopkins County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 900 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Plains <6>
- Mortons Gap
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mortons Gap
- Mortons Gap is located in Hopkins County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 825 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mortons Gap <6>
- Powderly
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powderly have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powderly
- Powderly is located in Muhlenberg County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 736 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Powderly <6>
- Calhoun
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
- Calhoun is located in McLean County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 723 people
- Former names for Calhoun:
- Calhoon
- Fort Vienna
- Vienna Station
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calhoun <6>
- Hanson
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanson
- Hanson is located in Hopkins County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 709 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hanson <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around South Carrollton. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for South Carrollton.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of South Carrollton. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around South Carrollton.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around South Carrollton. See our Newspapers Page for South Carrollton.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for South Carrollton ...
Looking for more information about South Carrollton? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to South Carrollton, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for South Carrollton.
Adding South Carrollton to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of South Carrollton in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for South Carrollton was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the South Carrollton post office opened in 1848.
We also found South Carrollton in the book titled Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).
For more details, see References and Mentions for South Carrollton.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for South Carrollton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Muhlenberg, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for South Carrollton. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around South Carrollton - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as South Carrollton). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether South Carrollton or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |