Crestwood, Kentucky facts for kids
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Crestwood, Kentucky
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Location of Crestwood in Oldham County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Oldham |
| Founded as Beard's Station | 1857 |
| Renamed to Crestwood | 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.07 sq mi (10.55 km2) |
| • Land | 4.05 sq mi (10.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,183 |
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6,350 |
| • Density | 1,527.80/sq mi (589.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40014
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-18496 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404155 |
Crestwood is a city in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. It is located just outside the northeast part of Louisville. In 2020, about 6,183 people lived there.
The area was first settled in the early 1800s. The town was officially started as Beard's Station in 1857. Later, in 1909, its name was changed to Crestwood.
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About Crestwood's Location
Crestwood is located in the state of Kentucky. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Crestwood's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 531 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,435 | 170.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,999 | 39.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,531 | 126.7% | |
| 2020 | 6,183 | 36.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 6,350 | 40.1% | |
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In 2000, there were nearly 2,000 people living in Crestwood. There were 811 households, which are groups of people living together. About 34% of these households had children under 18.
The population of Crestwood has grown a lot over the years. In 1980, only 531 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 6,183 people. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in Crestwood.
Schools and Learning in Crestwood
Crestwood has a lending library called the South Oldham Library. It is part of the Oldham County Public Library system. Libraries are great places to find books and learn new things.
The city also has six public schools for students:
- Camden Station Elementary
- Crestwood Elementary
- Kenwood Station Elementary
- South Oldham Middle School
- South Oldham High School
- East Oldham Middle School
Parks in Crestwood
Crestwood has two parks where people can relax and play. As of March 2021, these parks are:
- The Maples Park
- Peggy Baker Park
Famous People from Crestwood
- Mary Spencer Nay was a painter and printmaker. She was born in Crestwood.
See also
In Spanish: Crestwood (Kentucky) para niños
