Bellewood, Kentucky facts for kids
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Bellewood, Kentucky
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Location of Bellewood in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Bellewood, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Bellewood, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 340 |
| • Density | 4,197.53/sq mi (1,620.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40207
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| FIPS code | 21-05464 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403847 |
Bellewood 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 city officially became a city in 1950.
In 2020, about 340 people lived in Bellewood. It's a quiet place where people live close to each other.
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Geography of Bellewood
Bellewood is located in the northern part of Jefferson County. It's surrounded by other towns and parts of the larger city of Louisville.
Location and Nearby Areas
To the northwest, Bellewood borders Brownsboro Village. Druid Hills is to the north. Part of Louisville is to the northeast. The city of St. Matthews is to the east, south, and west.
Size of the City
Bellewood is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.21 square kilometers (0.08 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Major Roads Nearby
The city is located between two important U.S. Routes: Route 42 and Route 60. These roads help connect Bellewood to other places.
People of Bellewood
This section tells us about the population of Bellewood and how it has changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 426 | — | |
| 1970 | 410 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 307 | −25.1% | |
| 1990 | 329 | 7.2% | |
| 2000 | 300 | −8.8% | |
| 2010 | 321 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 340 | 5.9% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Bellewood has changed a bit over the years. For example, in 1960, there were 426 people. By 2000, the population was 300. In 2020, it grew slightly to 340 people.
Who Lives in Bellewood?
According to the 2000 census, there were 300 people living in Bellewood. Most residents were White. A very small number of people were Asian or from two or more racial backgrounds.
There were 121 households in the city. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were families.
Age Groups in the City
The population of Bellewood includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old. There were also many adults aged 45 to 64, and some people 65 or older. The average age was 36 years old.
Income in Bellewood
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bellewood was about $88,708 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $97,197. This shows that most people in Bellewood had good incomes. Only a very small number of people in the city lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Bellewood (Kentucky) para niños
