Buckhorn, Kentucky facts for kids
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Buckhorn, Kentucky
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KY 28 approaching Buckhorn Presbyterian Church
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Location of Buckhorn in Perry County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Perry |
| Incorporated | January 12, 1996 |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 89 |
| • Density | 264.09/sq mi (101.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41721
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-10612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0511025 |
Buckhorn is a small city in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States. In 2010, about 162 people lived there. It is known for its historic Buckhorn Presbyterian Church, a special log building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Buckhorn Children's Center and Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park are also located here.
Buckhorn got its own post office in 1902. The state government officially made Buckhorn a city in 1996.
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Buckhorn's History: How It Got Its Name
People say Buckhorn got its name from an early settler named Jerry Smith. He once hunted a big deer and hung its antlers over a spring in the area.
The stream nearby is called Squabble Creek. It's thought to be named after a disagreement between Jerry Smith and his brothers.
Where Is Buckhorn Located?
Buckhorn is found at these coordinates: 37°20′45″N 83°28′16″W / 37.34583°N 83.47111°W. The city sits in a wide valley. It's near the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River and Squabble Creek.
The Buckhorn Dam and Buckhorn Lake are also close by on the river. Kentucky Route 28 goes right through the city. The city is about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers) in size, and it's all land.
How Many People Live in Buckhorn?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 144 | — | |
| 2010 | 162 | 12.5% | |
| 2020 | 89 | −45.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 144 people living in Buckhorn. There were 48 homes and 33 families. The city had about 289 people per square mile.
About 98% of the people were White, and 2% were African American.
Homes and Families
In 2000, about 29% of homes had children under 18. Most homes (60%) were married couples living together. About 8% of homes had a female head without a husband.
About 31% of homes were single people. Some of these were people aged 65 or older. The average home had 2.38 people. The average family had 2.97 people.
Age and Income
In 2000, about 35% of the people were under 18. About 10% were 65 or older. The average age was 30 years old.
The average income for a home was $35,000. For families, it was $51,250. About 10% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 5.9% of those under 18 and 55.6% of those over 64.
See also
In Spanish: Buckhorn (Kentucky) para niños
