Bandana, Kentucky facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bandana, Kentucky
CDP
Bandana, Kentucky Location in Kentucky
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Ballard
Area
• Total	1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2)
• Land	1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	358 ft (109 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	177
• Density	93.80/sq mi (36.21/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	42022
Area codes	270 & 364
FIPS code	21-03412
GNIS feature ID	2629569

Bandana is a small community located in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In the 2020 census, Bandana had a population of 177 people.

Discovering Bandana's Past

A post office has been open in Bandana since 1880. People have different ideas about how the community got its name. Some say it was named after a traveling salesman. He supposedly carried his goods in a bandana sack. Others believe the name comes from an event where a bandana was lost. This happened when a group of pioneers were near the area.

Exploring Bandana's Location

Bandana is found in the northern part of Ballard County. It sits where two roads meet: Kentucky Route 358 (Bandana Road) and Kentucky Route 473 (Needmore Road / Woodville Road). The community is about 5 miles (8 km) south of the Ohio River. It is also about 22 miles (35 km) west of Paducah, a larger city nearby.

Understanding Bandana's Population

According to the census of 2010, Bandana had 203 residents. The population density was about 212 people per square mile (82 people per square kilometer). This means there were 203 people living in an area of about 1.89 square miles. Most of the people living in Bandana were White.

Who Are Bandana's Notable People?

• Technical Sergeant Morris E. Crain was a brave soldier. He received the Medal of Honor for his service during World War II.

See also

In Spanish: Bandana (Kentucky) para niños