Camargo, Kentucky
City · Population 1,048 · #199 in Kentucky
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About Camargo
Camargo is a small town in eastern Kentucky, home to 1,048 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Camargo is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.19 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 479 residents per square mile.
📰 Camargo News Today
- 4652 Camargo Rd, Mount Sterling, KY 40353 Realtor.com · Aug 14
- Kendel C. Pelfrey Obituary Apr 11, 2010 Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Inc. · Jul 7
- Pansy Jennette Luttrell mrgfh.com · Apr 10
- NANCY MOORE Obituary (2026) - Camargo, KY - Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals Legacy obituary · Jul 9
- Humane Society donates pet food for local pantry - pmg-ky2.com pmg-ky2.com · May 26
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What Makes Camargo Unique
- Positioned in eastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,048
Rank in state#199 of 418
Land area2.19 sq mi
Density479/sq mi
Coordinates37.9997, -83.8885