Welcome to Sanders ...
The city of Sanders is located in Carroll County<1>.
The location of Sanders has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Sanders, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Sanders has a population of 235 people<3> (see below for details).
Sanders is 480 feet [146 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Sanders lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Sanders is located in the (502) area code.
The ZIP code for Sanders: 41083<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Sanders had an population of 235 people. This is a decrease of 1.26% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 4.47% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Sanders had a population of 238 people. This makes Sanders the county's 3rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 238 people, the population of Sanders decreased 3.25% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 246 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Sanders.
Communities Also Named Sanders ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 18 communities that are also named Sanders - they are located in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas (2), California (2), Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Montana (2), Oklahoma (2), Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Sanders.
Communities near Sanders ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Sanders.
- Carrollton
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
- Carrollton is located in Carroll County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,806 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carrollton <6>
- Dry Ridge
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Dry Ridge is located in Grant County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,207 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dry Ridge <6>
- Warsaw
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warsaw
- Warsaw is located in Gallatin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,678 people
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- Vevay
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vevay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Vevay is located in Switzerland County (IN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,639 people
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- Owenton
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owenton
- Owenton is located in Owen County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,544 people
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- New Castle
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Castle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- New Castle is located in Henry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 930 people
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- Campbellsburg
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbellsburg
- Campbellsburg is located in Henry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 784 people
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- Glencoe
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glencoe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Glencoe is located in Gallatin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 365 people
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- Ghent
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ghent have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Ghent is located in Carroll County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 307 people
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- Patriot
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patriot have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Patriot is located in Switzerland County (IN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 212 people
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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 Sanders. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Sanders.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Sanders. 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 Sanders.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Sanders. See our Newspapers Page for Sanders.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Sanders ...
Looking for more information about Sanders? 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.
In addition to the Tourism page for Sanders, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Sanders.
Adding Sanders to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Sanders 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 Sanders was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Sanders on a map titled George#&160;F. Cram Map (1905).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Sanders.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sanders. 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 Carroll, 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 Sanders. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Sanders - 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 Sanders). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Sanders 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. |