Creekside, Kentucky facts for kids
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Creekside, Kentucky
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Location of Creekside in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Creekside, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Creekside, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 305 |
| • Density | 4,013.16/sq mi (1,552.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40241
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| FIPS code | 21-18270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404148 |
Creekside is a small city in Kentucky, United States. It is located in Jefferson County. In 2010, the city had a population of 305 people.
Where is Creekside?
Creekside is in the northeastern part of Jefferson County. It shares a border with Hickory Hill to the south. On all other sides, it is surrounded by the larger city of Louisville. Creekside is about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of downtown Louisville.
The city is quite small. It covers a total land area of about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles).
Who Lives in Creekside?
The number of people living in Creekside has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 419 | — | |
| 1990 | 323 | −22.9% | |
| 2000 | 336 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 305 | −9.2% | |
| 2020 | 305 | 0.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 336 people living in Creekside. Most of the people were White (about 94%). A smaller number were Black or African American (about 3.5%). Some people were from other backgrounds.
Most households in Creekside were made up of married couples. Many families had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.7 people.
The median age in Creekside in 2000 was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42 and half were older.
In 2018, Creekside City made history. It became one of the first cities in the U.S. to elect an immigrant from India as its mayor.
