Blandville, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blandville, Kentucky
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Inactive city
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Location of Blandville in Ballard County, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ballard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 349.28/sq mi (134.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
42087
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| Area codes | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-07390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0487455 |
Blandville is a small, inactive city in Ballard County, Kentucky, in the United States. It was started in 1842. The city was named after Captain Bland Ballard, a hero from the War of 1812.
Blandville officially became a city in 1845. It was the main town (county seat) for Ballard County from 1842 to 1881. After that, the county seat moved to Wickliffe. In 2020, only 73 people lived there. Blandville is part of the larger Paducah, KY-IL area.
Where is Blandville?
Blandville is in western Kentucky. It is close to the southern edge of Ballard County.
It's about 8 miles (13 km) east of Wickliffe, which is the main town of the county now. Blandville is also about 13 miles (21 km) east of where the Ohio and Mississippi rivers meet. This meeting point is near Cairo, Illinois.
The city covers a small area of about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers). It's all land, with no water.
How Many People Live There?
The number of people living in Blandville has changed over the years.
- In 2010, there were 90 people.
- In 2020, the population was 73 people.
Back in 2000, there were 99 people living in Blandville. There were 39 households, which means 39 groups of people living together.
Most people in Blandville were White. A small number were African American or from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Blandville in 2000 was 30 years old. About 29 people were under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Blandville (Kentucky) para niños
