Fairfield, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairfield, Kentucky
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Main Street (KY 48) in Fairfield
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Location of Fairfield in Nelson County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Nelson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 118 |
| • Density | 412.59/sq mi (159.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40020
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-26020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403588 |
Fairfield is a small city located in Nelson County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2010, about 113 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 118 people.
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A Look Back: Fairfield's History
Fairfield used to be called Turkey Town. It was officially started by the state government of Kentucky in 1818. Later, in 1870, it became an official city.
Where is Fairfield?
Fairfield is located in a nice spot in Kentucky. It's about five miles (8 kilometers) northwest of Bloomfield and northeast of Bardstown. It's also about 35 miles (56 kilometers) southeast of Louisville, a much larger city.
Roads in Fairfield
Several roads help people get to and from Fairfield. These include Kentucky Route 48, which is also known as Main Street. Other roads are Kentucky Route 652 (Little Union Road), Murrays Run Road, and Wilkerson Road. Another state road, Kentucky State Route 509, connects with Kentucky Route 48 just west of town.
Fairfield's Natural Surroundings
The city is located near the upper part of East Fork Cox Creek. This creek flows into the Salt River. The total area of Fairfield is about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers).
How Many People Live in Fairfield?
The number of people living in Fairfield has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1870 | 167 | — | |
| 1900 | 206 | — | |
| 1910 | 292 | 41.7% | |
| 1920 | 329 | 12.7% | |
| 1930 | 148 | −55.0% | |
| 1950 | 202 | — | |
| 1960 | 290 | 43.6% | |
| 1970 | 163 | −43.8% | |
| 1980 | 169 | 3.7% | |
| 1990 | 142 | −16.0% | |
| 2000 | 72 | −49.3% | |
| 2010 | 113 | 56.9% | |
| 2020 | 118 | 4.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 72 people living in Fairfield. These people lived in 27 different homes, and 23 of those were families. The city had about 248 people per square mile (95 people per square kilometer).
Who Lives in Fairfield?
In 2000, most people in Fairfield were White (about 89%). About 11% of the people were African American.
Many homes (about 40%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (about 59%) were married couples. Some homes (about 26%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 15% of homes were single people living alone.
Age Groups in Fairfield
The people in Fairfield in 2000 were spread across different age groups:
- 25% were under 18 years old.
- 8.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 13.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Fairfield was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 90 males.
See also
In Spanish: Fairfield (Kentucky) para niños
