Flat Lick, Kentucky facts for kids
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Flat Lick, Kentucky
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 Flat Lick, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Flat Lick, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.78 sq mi (12.39 km2) |
| • Land | 4.78 sq mi (12.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 850 |
| • Density | 177.79/sq mi (68.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40935
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-27730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629617 |
Flat Lick is a small community in Knox County, Kentucky, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau defines its borders just for counting people.
In 2020, about 850 people lived in Flat Lick. Back in 2010, there were 960 residents.
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History of Flat Lick
Flat Lick is the oldest community in Knox County. People from Europe started settling here before 1784. The community got its name from a special place: a salty rock that wild animals loved to lick. This "salty rock" was a natural "lick" that attracted deer and other wildlife.
Where is Flat Lick Located?
Flat Lick is found in the eastern part of Knox County, Kentucky. It's located northeast of the Cumberland River.
A main road, U.S. Route 25E, runs along the western side of Flat Lick. If you travel northwest on this highway for about 9 miles (14 km), you'll reach Barbourville, Kentucky. Barbourville is the "county seat," which means it's where the main government offices for Knox County are located. If you go southeast on the highway for about 7 miles (11 km), you'll arrive at Pineville, Kentucky.
Land and Water in Flat Lick
The area of Flat Lick is about 4.78 square miles (12.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very tiny part, about 0.05%, is water.
Who Lives in Flat Lick?
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| 2020 | 850 | — | |
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The number of people living in Flat Lick changes over time. The U.S. Decennial Census counts everyone in the United States every ten years.
- In 2010, the population was 960 people.
- In 2020, the population was 850 people.
This means that between 2010 and 2020, the number of people living in Flat Lick decreased slightly.
See also
In Spanish: Flat Lick (Kentucky) para niños
