Crescent Springs, Kentucky facts for kids
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Crescent Springs, Kentucky
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Location of Crescent Springs in Kenton County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Kenton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,319 |
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4,450 |
| • Density | 2,890.90/sq mi (1,115.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41017
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-18352 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404151 |
| Website | crescent-springs.ky.us |
Crescent Springs is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a home rule-class city. This means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, about 4,319 people lived there.
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About Crescent Springs
Where is Crescent Springs?
Crescent Springs is located in the state of Kentucky. It is part of Kenton County. The city covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.92 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
The History of Crescent Springs
Crescent Springs started as a stop along the Cincinnati Southern Railroad. This was an important train route. The name "Crescent Springs" might come from a few ideas. It could be because of the curved shape of the train tracks in the area. Another idea is that it's named after New Orleans, which is sometimes called "the Crescent City." New Orleans was the end of the Cincinnati Southern line.
People in Crescent Springs
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Crescent Springs has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 946 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,662 | 75.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,944 | 17.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,179 | 12.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,931 | 80.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,801 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,319 | 13.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 4,450 | 17.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,931 people living in the city. There were 1,638 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,020 of these were families.
Who Lives in Crescent Springs?
Most people in Crescent Springs are White. There are also people who identify as African American, Asian, and other backgrounds. About 0.89% of the population in 2000 was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.5%) had children under 18 living with them. About 44.6% of households were married couples. Some households (12.6%) had a female head of household without a husband present.
Age and Income
In 2000, the average age of people in Crescent Springs was 32 years old.
- 26.4% of the population was under 18.
- 10.1% was between 18 and 24.
- 34.7% was between 25 and 44.
- 20.0% was between 45 and 64.
- 8.8% was 65 or older.
The average income for a household in the city was about $41,429. For families, the average income was around $50,573. A small number of families (5.2%) and people (7.1%) lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level.
See also
In Spanish: Crescent Springs (Kentucky) para niños
