LaRue County, Kentucky (Formed 1843) Land Area Year Population (sq.mi) Density 2010 14,193 261.5 54.3 2000 13,373 263.2 50.8 1990 11,679 263.4 44.3 1980 11,922 263.4 45.3 1970 10,672 263.4 40.5 1960 10,346 263.4 39.3 1950 9,956 263.4 37.8 1940 9,622 263.4 36.5 1930 9,093 263.4 34.5 1920 10,004 263.4 38.0 1910 10,701 288.0 37.2 1900 10,764 299.0 36.0 1890 9,433 299.0 31.5 1880 9,793 264.7 37.0 1870 8,235 264.7 31.1 1860 6,891 263.1 26.2 1850 5,859 264.7 22.1