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Lynch, Kentucky

City · Population 601 · #278 in Kentucky
Lynch, Kentucky

Lynch is a home rule-class city in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. In the 2020 census the city population was 658, down from 747 in 2010..

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About Lynch

Set in the southeastern part of Kentucky, Lynch is a tiny community, home to 601 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Lynch is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,003 residents per square mile.

What Makes Lynch Unique

  • Positioned in southeastern 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

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lynch

  • Lamp House Coffee (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Black Mountain · Attraction
  • Portal 30 · Attraction
  • Portal 31 · Attraction
  • Portal 31 Mine Tour · Museum
  • Train · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)601
Rank in state#278 of 418
Land area0.3 sq mi
Density2,003/sq mi
Coordinates36.9642, -82.9143

🗺️ Map of Lynch