Concord, Kentucky facts for kids
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Concord, Kentucky
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Location in Lewis County, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19 |
| • Density | 306.45/sq mi (118.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41179
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-16894 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404115 |
Concord is a very small city in Lewis County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to govern itself on local matters.
In 2020, only 19 people lived in Concord. This makes it the second smallest city in Kentucky. Concord is part of the larger Maysville area.
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Where is Concord, Kentucky?
Concord is located in the northwestern part of Lewis County. It sits right on the south bank of the Ohio River.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Kentucky Route 8 starts in Concord. This road goes southeast for about 15 miles (24 km) to Vanceburg. Vanceburg is the main town and county seat of Lewis County.
Kentucky Route 57 also ends in Concord. This road goes southwest for about 11 miles (18 km) to Tollesboro.
Crossing the Ohio River
If you want to cross the Ohio River from Concord, the closest bridges are a bit of a drive.
- The Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge is about 24 miles (39 km) west in Maysville.
- The Carl Perkins Bridge is about 34 miles (55 km) east in South Portsmouth.
Land and Water Area
The city of Concord is very small. It covers a total area of about 0.07 square miles (0.19 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water. This means about 16.67% of Concord's area is water.
Who Lives in Concord?
The number of people living in Concord has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at the population over time:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 228 | — | |
| 1880 | 178 | −21.9% | |
| 1890 | 188 | 5.6% | |
| 1900 | 200 | 6.4% | |
| 1910 | 213 | 6.5% | |
| 1920 | 194 | −8.9% | |
| 1930 | 164 | −15.5% | |
| 1940 | 160 | −2.4% | |
| 1950 | 142 | −11.2% | |
| 1960 | 83 | −41.5% | |
| 1970 | 108 | 30.1% | |
| 1980 | 67 | −38.0% | |
| 1990 | 65 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 28 | −56.9% | |
| 2010 | 35 | 25.0% | |
| 2020 | 19 | −45.7% | |
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Population in 2000
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 28 people living in Concord. These people lived in 13 different homes, and 9 of these were families. Most of the people (96.43%) were White. A small number (3.57%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average number of people in each home was about 2.15. For families, the average was about 2.30 people.
Age Groups in 2000
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- 14.3% were under 18 years old.
- 7.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 17.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 50.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Concord in 2000 was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were about 115 males.
