Big Clifty, Kentucky facts for kids
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Big Clifty, Kentucky
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 Big Clifty, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Big Clifty, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Grayson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 367 |
| • Density | 254.86/sq mi (98.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes |
42712
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| FIPS code | 21-06508 |
| GNIS feature ID | 487153 |
Big Clifty is a small community located in Grayson County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for collecting population data, even though it's not an officially incorporated town.
History of Big Clifty
The name "Big Clifty" comes from a nearby stream called Clifty Creek. This creek flows across a major road, U.S. Highway 62, and a railroad line. People traveling through the area noticed the tall, rocky cliffs made of limestone that rose up along the sides of Clifty Creek. These impressive "clifty" features inspired them to name the settlement "Big Clifty."
Who Lives in Big Clifty?
Every ten years, the United States counts how many people live in different areas. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing and changing. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, there were 367 people living in Big Clifty.
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| 2020 | 367 | — | |
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