Fordsville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Fordsville, Kentucky
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Location of Fordsville in Ohio County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ohio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 446 |
| • Density | 995.54/sq mi (384.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42343
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| FIPS code | 21-28270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0492316 |
Fordsville is a small city in Ohio County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local government. In 2010, about 524 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 446.
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History of Fordsville
Fordsville was settled around the year 1830. It was named after an early merchant, or trader, named Elisha Ford, who was likely the person who started the town. The town officially became a city in 1886. This happened when the state assembly, which is like Kentucky's law-making group, formally approved it.
Geography of Fordsville
Fordsville is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes in Fordsville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 85 | — | |
| 1890 | 281 | 230.6% | |
| 1900 | 586 | 108.5% | |
| 1910 | 649 | 10.8% | |
| 1920 | 612 | −5.7% | |
| 1930 | 573 | −6.4% | |
| 1940 | 587 | 2.4% | |
| 1950 | 533 | −9.2% | |
| 1960 | 524 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 489 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 561 | 14.7% | |
| 1990 | 522 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 531 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 524 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 446 | −14.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 531 people living in Fordsville. These people lived in 200 different homes. Most of the people living in the city were White.
About 29% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes were made up of married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband. Other homes were made up of individuals living alone, especially those who were 65 years old or older.
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 22% of the people were under 18. About 29% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Fordsville was 43 years old.
Fun Events in Fordsville
Fordsville is home to some interesting events:
- The Fordsville Tug-of-War Championship: This is Kentucky's official championship for tug of war, a fun game where two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope.
- Fordsville Days: This is a yearly fair that has been happening for more than 25 years. It's a time for the community to come together and celebrate.
See also
In Spanish: Fordsville (Kentucky) para niños
