Briarwood, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Briarwood, Kentucky
|
|
|---|---|
Location of Briarwood in Jefferson County, Kentucky
|
|
 Briarwood, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Briarwood, Kentucky
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 445 |
| • Density | 4,684.21/sq mi (1,803.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40242
|
| FIPS code | 21-09532 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403923 |
Briarwood is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, about 445 people lived there.
Where is Briarwood Located?
Briarwood is found in the northeastern part of Jefferson County, Kentucky. It shares borders with other nearby places. To the north, you'll find Plantation, Kentucky. To the south and west, it's next to Lyndon, Kentucky. Parts of Louisville, Kentucky are to its east and northwest. The center of Louisville is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southwest of Briarwood.
The city covers a total area of about 0.10 square miles (0.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Briarwood?
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 428 | — | |
| 1970 | 327 | −23.6% | |
| 1980 | 374 | 14.4% | |
| 1990 | 658 | 75.9% | |
| 2000 | 554 | −15.8% | |
| 2010 | 435 | −21.5% | |
| 2020 | 445 | 2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The number of people living in Briarwood has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 554 residents. By 2010, the population had decreased to 435 people. However, the latest count in 2020 showed a slight increase to 445 residents.
In 2000, the average age of people in Briarwood was 46 years old. This means half the population was younger than 46, and half was older. About 14.6% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 24% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The median income for a household in Briarwood in 2000 was $47,500. This is a way to measure the middle income for all the homes in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Briarwood (Kentucky) para niños
