Elsmere, Kentucky facts for kids
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Elsmere, Kentucky
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Location of Elsmere in Kenton County, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Kenton |
| Incorporated | May 11, 1896 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.65 sq mi (6.85 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,159 |
| • Estimate
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9,148 |
| • Density | 3,485.16/sq mi (1,345.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41018
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-24778 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403562 |
Elsmere is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has its own local government. In 2020, about 9,159 people lived there.
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Where is Elsmere Located?
Elsmere is in the western part of Kenton County. It shares borders with other cities. To the north and east, it borders Erlanger. To the south, it borders Independence. To the west, it borders Florence, which is in Boone County.
The Dixie Highway is a major road that forms the northern edge of Elsmere. This highway includes U.S. Routes 25, 42, and 127. If you travel northeast on this highway, you'll reach Covington in about 7 miles (11 km). Going southwest for about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) will take you to the center of Florence.
Elsmere's Size and Water Areas
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of cities. Elsmere covers a total area of about 2.7 square miles (6.9 km2). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), is water. This means that about 0.73% of Elsmere's total area is water.
A Look at Elsmere's History
The area where Elsmere is now was first settled in 1885. Back then, it was called "South Erlanger."
In 1896, the community officially became a city. It was renamed "Elsmere." The new name came from Elsmere Avenue in Norwood, Ohio. One of the city's founders was from Norwood, and he chose this name.
Businesses and Economy in Elsmere
Several companies have facilities in or near Elsmere. These businesses help the local economy.
For example, Regal Beloit has a facility there. This company used to be known as Emerson Power Transmission. L'Oréal, a well-known beauty company, also has facilities in an area surrounded by Elsmere.
It's interesting to note that some parts of Elsmere use a Florence mailing address. Mazak, a company that makes advanced machinery, has its North American headquarters located in Elsmere.
Schools and Education
Elsmere shares a public school system with its neighbor, Erlanger. This is called the Erlanger/Elsmere Independent School District.
Schools in the Erlanger/Elsmere District
Students in this district attend several schools:
- Primary schools
- Arnett Elementary School
- Howell Elementary School
- Lindeman Elementary School
- Miles Elementary School
- Tichenor Middle School
- Secondary schools
- Lloyd Memorial High School
It's important to know that some parts of Elsmere are also part of the Kenton County School District. This means students in those areas attend different schools within that district.
Population and People of Elsmere
The population of Elsmere has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown:
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| 1900 | 519 | — | |
| 1910 | 900 | 73.4% | |
| 1920 | 919 | 2.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,917 | 217.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,885 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 3,483 | 20.7% | |
| 1960 | 4,607 | 32.3% | |
| 1970 | 5,161 | 12.0% | |
| 1980 | 7,203 | 39.6% | |
| 1990 | 6,847 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 8,139 | 18.9% | |
| 2010 | 8,451 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 9,159 | 8.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 9,148 | 8.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the 2010 U.S. census, there were 8,451 people living in Elsmere. These people lived in 2,992 households, and 2,131 of these were families.
The census also looks at the different groups of people living in a city. In 2010, the population of Elsmere included:
- 84.3% white
- 7.1% black
- 0.4% Native American
- 0.4% Asian American
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
- 4.2% identified as some other race
- 3.4% identified as two or more races
Also, 8.2% of the people in Elsmere were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
See also
In Spanish: Elsmere (Kentucky) para niños
