Blue Ridge Manor, Kentucky facts for kids
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Blue Ridge Manor, Kentucky
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Location of Blue Ridge Manor in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Blue Ridge Manor, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Blue Ridge Manor, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 791 |
| • Density | 4,252.69/sq mi (1,646.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40223
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| FIPS code | 21-07858 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403883 |
Blue Ridge Manor is a small city located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a special kind of city called a 'home rule-class city,' which means it has the power to make many of its own local laws. The city was officially started by the state government in 1964.
In 2010, about 767 people lived here. This was more than the 623 people who lived there in 2000. By 2020, the population grew a little more to 791 people. Blue Ridge Manor also has a public space called Hardesty Park, where people can relax and play.
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Where is Blue Ridge Manor?
Blue Ridge Manor is found in the eastern part of Jefferson County. It shares its borders with several other towns and cities. To the northeast, it's next to Sycamore. To the east, you'll find Douglass Hills. South and west of Blue Ridge Manor is Jeffersontown. A part of the larger city of Louisville is to its north.
A main road, U.S. Route 60, also known as Shelbyville Road, goes through the northern side of Blue Ridge Manor. This road can take you about 11 miles (18 km) west to downtown Louisville.
How Big is the City?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Blue Ridge Manor covers a total area of about 0.48 square kilometers (0.19 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Blue Ridge Manor?
The number of people living in Blue Ridge Manor has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 577 | — | |
| 1980 | 465 | −19.4% | |
| 1990 | 565 | 21.5% | |
| 2000 | 623 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 767 | 23.1% | |
| 2020 | 791 | 3.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 623 people living in Blue Ridge Manor. These people lived in 308 different homes. About 170 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in the city were White (94.06%). There were also some African American (3.53%) and Asian (0.32%) residents. A small number of people were from other backgrounds or more than one background. About 0.96% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 308 homes in 2000:
- About 16.6% had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly half (48.1%) were married couples living together.
- Some homes (6.5%) had a female head of the house without a husband present.
- Many homes (44.5%) were not families, meaning they might be single people or roommates.
- About 39.9% of all homes were made up of just one person.
- About 18.2% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
On average, there were about 2 people in each home and about 2.7 people in each family.
Age of Residents
In 2000, the people in Blue Ridge Manor were spread out across different age groups:
- 17.5% were under 18 years old.
- 4.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 23.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the city was 48 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 70 males.
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Location of Blue Ridge Manor in Jefferson County, Kentucky
