Farley, Kentucky facts for kids
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Farley, Kentucky
Woodlawn-Oakdale (former)
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Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McCracken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.05 sq mi (15.68 km2) |
| • Land | 5.94 sq mi (15.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 343 ft (105 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,374 |
| • Density | 735.99/sq mi (284.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42003 (Paducah)
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-26528 |
Farley is a community in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, even though it's not a formally organized city or town. In 2020, about 4,374 people lived in Farley. It's part of the larger Paducah area. Before 2010, this area was called Woodlawn-Oakdale.
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Where is Farley Located?
Farley is in the eastern part of McCracken County. It's right next to the city of Paducah to the northwest. To the northeast, you'll find the Tennessee River, which is very close to where it meets the Ohio River. The Farley area includes two smaller communities called Woodlawn and Oakdale.
Roads and Rivers in Farley
Two main roads, U.S. Routes 60 and 62, pass through the northeast part of Farley. These roads lead northwest into Paducah. If you head southeast on US 62, you'll reach Reidland in about 3 miles (4.8 km). US 60 goes east across the Tennessee River to Ledbetter, which is about 6 miles (9.7 km) away.
Farley covers a total area of about 6.05 square miles (15.68 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part, about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers), being water.
How Many People Live in Farley?
Farley's population has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 4,722 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,954 | 4.9% | |
| 2000 | 4,937 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,710 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 4,374 | −7.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census. | |||
In 2000, there were 4,937 people living in Farley. There were 2,049 households, which means about 2,049 homes where people lived. The average household had about 2.41 people.
Age Groups in Farley
The people in Farley are of all ages. In 2000:
- About 25.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 30.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 12.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Farley was 35 years.
