Berry, Kentucky facts for kids
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Berry, Kentucky
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Location of Berry in Harrison County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 250 |
| • Density | 980.39/sq mi (379.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41003
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-05968 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403861 |
Berry is a small city in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a place where people can govern themselves, known as a "home rule-class city."
The city was officially started by the state government in 1867. Back then, it was called "Berryville." Just two years later, its name was changed to "Berry Station." In 2020, about 250 people lived in Berry.
Where is Berry Located?
Berry is found in the northern part of Harrison County. It sits on the east side of the South Fork of the Licking River.
- It is about 13 miles (21 km) north of Cynthiana. Cynthiana is the main town and county seat of Harrison County.
- Berry is also about 19 miles (31 km) southeast of Williamstown.
The United States Census Bureau says that Berry covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
How Many People Live in Berry?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 250 | — | |
| 1910 | 339 | 35.6% | |
| 1920 | 532 | 56.9% | |
| 1930 | 403 | −24.2% | |
| 1940 | 363 | −9.9% | |
| 1950 | 312 | −14.0% | |
| 1960 | 279 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 266 | −4.7% | |
| 1980 | 287 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 240 | −16.4% | |
| 2000 | 310 | 29.2% | |
| 2010 | 264 | −14.8% | |
| 2020 | 250 | −5.3% | |
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Based on the census from 2000, there were 310 people living in Berry. These people made up 101 households, and 82 of those were families.
Most people living in Berry were White (98.06%). A small number were Native American (1.29%), and some were from two or more racial backgrounds (0.65%).
- About 35.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.5% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Berry was 30 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Berry (Kentucky) para niños
