Betsy Layne, Kentucky facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Betsy Layne, Kentucky
Census-designated place
U.S. 23 in Betsy Layne
Betsy Layne, Kentucky Location in Kentucky
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Floyd
Settled	1875
Area
• Total	1.83 sq mi (4.75 km2)
• Land	1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation	879 ft (268 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	651
• Density	360.07/sq mi (138.99/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	41605
FIPS code	21-06220
GNIS feature ID	2629576

Betsy Layne is a small community in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for gathering information about its population. Betsy Layne was started in 1875. It is located along the Levisa Fork river.

About Betsy Layne

Betsy Layne is also known as a coal town. This means that in the past, its economy was largely based on coal mining. The community's post office first opened on May 1, 1908. Clayton S. Hitchins was the first postmaster. The ZIP code for Betsy Layne is 41605.

Location and Travel

Betsy Layne is found on the eastern edge of Floyd County. It shares a border with Pike County to the east. A major road, U.S. Route 23, goes right through the community. This road can take you about 13 miles (21 km) northwest to Prestonsburg. Or, you can travel about 12 miles (19 km) southeast to Pikeville.

Population and Nearby Communities

According to the 2020 census, Betsy Layne had a population of 651 people. The United States Census Bureau also groups Betsy Layne with a nearby community called Stanville. Together, they form what is called a Census County Division (CCD). This larger area had a population of 4,601 people in 2020. Other communities included in this CCD are Banner, Dana, Harold, Ivel, and Tram.

See also

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