Total population (1996 census): 72583
County seat: Pikeville
Crop Statistics (1997 US Census of Agriculture)
| Cereals | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Maize=Corn | 10 | 300 | 19384 bu | |
| Forages | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Total Hay* | 24 | 355 | 653 tons, dry | |
| Alfalfa Hay | 4 | D | D | |
| Tame Hay | 20 | 269 | 460 tons, dry | |
*Alfalfa, grass silage, green chops etc.
D=Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual farms.