Bellemeade, Kentucky facts for kids
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Bellemeade, Kentucky
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Location of Bellemeade in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Bellemeade, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Bellemeade, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 909 |
| • Density | 3,102.39/sq mi (1,197.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40222 and 40223
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| FIPS code | 21-05392 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403843 |
Bellemeade is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. The state government of Kentucky officially recognized Bellemeade as a city in 1956.
According to the 2020 census, about 909 people live in Bellemeade. It's a quiet place where people can enjoy living in a community that manages its own rules.
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Where is Bellemeade Located?
Bellemeade is in the northeastern part of Jefferson County. It shares borders with other towns. To the north and west, you'll find Lyndon. To the south, it borders Hurstbourne. Part of the larger city of Louisville is to the east.
Distance to Downtown Louisville
If you travel west from Bellemeade, you'll reach Downtown Louisville in about 10 miles (16 kilometers). A major road, U.S. Route 60 (also called Shelbyville Road), forms the southern edge of Bellemeade.
How Big is Bellemeade?
The United States Census Bureau has measured Bellemeade's size. The city covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Bellemeade?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 438 | — | |
| 1970 | 576 | 31.5% | |
| 1980 | 918 | 59.4% | |
| 1990 | 927 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 871 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 865 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 909 | 5.1% | |
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Let's look at some facts about the people living in Bellemeade, based on information from the census.
Population Details
In the year 2000, there were 871 people living in Bellemeade. These people lived in 412 different homes, and 281 of these were families. The city had about 3,066 people per square mile (1,184 people per square kilometer). There were also 431 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people living in Bellemeade in 2000 were White (about 98.5%). A small number of residents were Black or African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds.
Households and Families
Out of all the homes in Bellemeade in 2000, about 18.4% had children under 18 living there. Many homes (60.9%) were married couples living together. About 5.3% had a female head of the house without a husband present. About 31.6% of homes were not families.
Almost 30% of all homes were made up of just one person. About 19.2% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.11 people in each home and 2.58 people in each family.
Age and Income
The people in Bellemeade are spread out across different age groups. In 2000, about 15.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 34.2% of residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 53 years.
The typical income for a household in Bellemeade in 2000 was $54,375. For families, the typical income was $66,477. The average income per person in the city was $31,651. A small number of families and individuals had lower incomes.
City Government
Bellemeade uses a "commission form of government." This means that a group of elected officials, called commissioners, work together to make decisions and manage the city.
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