East Bernstadt, Kentucky facts for kids
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East Bernstadt, Kentucky
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Location of East Bernstadt, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Laurel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.12 sq mi (5.50 km2) |
| • Land | 2.11 sq mi (5.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 809 |
| • Density | 382.87/sq mi (147.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40729
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-23284 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402421 |
East Bernstadt is a small community in Laurel County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. East Bernstadt was once a coal town, meaning it was important for mining coal.
In 2020, about 809 people lived here. The population was 716 in 2010.
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Where is East Bernstadt?
East Bernstadt is located in the northern part of Laurel County. A main road, U.S. Route 25, runs close by. This road goes southeast about 4 miles (6.4 km) to London. London is the main city in Laurel County. U.S. Route 25 also goes northwest about 12 miles (19 km) to Livingston.
Another big road, Interstate 75, also passes near East Bernstadt. However, there isn't a direct exit to the community. The closest way to get on Interstate 75 is from the Hal Rogers Parkway in London.
The total area of East Bernstadt is about 2.12 square miles (5.5 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Powerful Tornado of 2012
On the evening of March 2, 2012, a very strong tornado hit the East Bernstadt area. Weather experts rated this tornado as an EF-2. This means it had very powerful winds.
The tornado started around 7:05 PM Eastern Standard Time. It touched down about 4.3 miles (6.9 km) west of East Bernstadt. It then traveled for about 6.3 miles (10.1 km). The tornado finally lifted, or went back into the sky, about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) north-northeast of East Bernstadt. This happened around 7:12 PM EST.
The tornado was about 310 yards (283 meters) wide. It caused a lot of damage to homes and property. For example, it destroyed the home of Mike and Brenda Eversole. It also took their semi-truck and trailer. The tornado was strongest in one area, with winds estimated at 125 miles per hour (201 km/h). Sadly, some lives were lost in this powerful storm.
This tornado was part of a much larger event. Many tornadoes struck the Ohio and Tennessee Valley regions on March 2, 2012. This event is known as the Tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2012.
Learning in East Bernstadt
Students in East Bernstadt attend public schools. There are two school districts that serve kids from kindergarten through 12th grade.
The East Bernstadt Independent School District has one school that teaches students from kindergarten to 8th grade. After 8th grade, high school students can choose to attend either of the high schools in the Laurel County Public Schools district.
People of East Bernstadt
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| 2020 | 809 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 716 people living in East Bernstadt. These people lived in 312 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home. Most of the people were White (about 95.22%). A smaller number were African American (about 3.49%). Some people were from other races or a mix of races. About 0.90% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.4% of the households had children under 18 living there. Most households (59.6%) were married couples. About 21.8% of all households were people living alone. The average household had about 2.48 people.
The population had a mix of ages. About 24.4% were under 18 years old. About 9.8% were 65 years or older. The average age was 35 years old.
The median income for a household in East Bernstadt was $62,300.00. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less. The median income for a family was $28,162. About 19.9% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 23.4% of those under 18 and 23.9% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from East Bernstadt
Some notable people have come from East Bernstadt:
- Robert Goforth – He used to be a state representative for Kentucky.
- Carl Hurley – He is a well-known comedian, author, and speaker.
- Joe Reaves – He was a professional basketball player. He played for the Phoenix Suns in the 1973–74 season of the National Basketball Association.
See also
In Spanish: East Bernstadt (Kentucky) para niños
