Buechel, Louisville facts for kids
Buechel is a neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It used to be a separate place, but in 2003, it became part of Louisville. In 2000, about 7,272 people lived there.
The neighborhood is named after John Buechel. He was a carpenter from Switzerland. In 1883, he opened a post office at his tavern, called White Cottage.
Where is Buechel Located?
Buechel is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky. You can find it at these coordinates: 38°11′42″N 85°39′07″W / 38.1951°N 85.6519°W.
The area covers about 6.5 square kilometers (2.5 square miles). It is all land.
People Living in Buechel
The number of people living in Buechel has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 5,359 | — | |
| 1980 | 6,912 | 29.0% | |
| 1990 | 7,081 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 7,272 | 2.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 7,272 people living in Buechel. These people lived in 3,320 homes. About 1,792 of these were families.
The average home had about 2.15 people. The average family had about 2.88 people.
Age Groups in Buechel
In 2000, the ages of people in Buechel were:
- About 22.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 9.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Buechel was 36 years.
