Cold Spring, Kentucky facts for kids
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Cold Spring, Kentucky
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"People Working Together"
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Location of Cold Spring in Campbell County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Campbell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.75 sq mi (12.30 km2) |
| • Land | 4.75 sq mi (12.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,216 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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6,353 |
| • Density | 1,309.18/sq mi (505.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41076
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-16372 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404094 |
Cold Spring is a city in Campbell County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a "home rule-class city," which means it has its own local government rules.
In 2020, about 6,216 people lived there. Cold Spring is part of the larger Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky area. An organization called Disabled American Veterans used to be based in Cold Spring.
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Where is Cold Spring?
Cold Spring is located in the northern part of Campbell County. It shares borders with several other cities. To the northwest is Wilder, and to the north is Highland Heights. Crestview is to the northeast. To the southeast, you'll find Alexandria. The Licking River is to the southwest, with Taylor Mill on the other side.
Two main roads pass through Cold Spring. U.S. Route 27, also known as Alexandria Pike, goes northwest about 8 miles to downtown Cincinnati. It also goes southeast about 5 miles to Alexandria. Kentucky Route 9 is another important road. It's a highway that leads northwest to Newport, which is across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. It also goes southeast towards Maysville.
The total area of Cold Spring is about 12.3 square kilometers (4.75 square miles). All of this area is land.
A Bit of History
The name "Cold Spring" comes from a cold stream. For many years, this stream was the only source of drinking water for the community. People started living here before the year 1800. A post office was set up in 1832. Later, this post office joined with the one in Highland Heights.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 518 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,095 | 111.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,406 | 28.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,117 | 50.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,880 | 36.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,806 | 32.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,912 | 55.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,216 | 5.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 6,353 | 7.5% | |
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The population of Cold Spring has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1950, there were only 518 people. By 2020, the population had reached 6,216. The most recent estimate for 2022 is about 6,353 people.
In 2000, about 24.2% of the people living in Cold Spring were under 18 years old. The average age was 41 years. Most households were married couples living together.
Schools and Libraries
Students living in Cold Spring go to schools in the Campbell County School District. Many students attend Campbell County High School in Alexandria.
Cold Spring also has its own public library. It is a branch of the Campbell County Public Library system.
See also
In Spanish: Cold Spring (Kentucky) para niños
