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Fort Campbell North, Kentucky
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 Fort Campbell North, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Christian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.53 sq mi (22.10 km2) |
| • Land | 8.53 sq mi (22.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 12,825 |
| • Density | 1,503.16/sq mi (580.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 21-28486 |
Fort Campbell North is a census-designated place (CDP) in Christian County, Kentucky, United States. It contains most of the housing for the Fort Campbell Army base within the Kentucky portion of the base. The population was 12,825 as of the 2020 census, down from 13,685 in the 2010 census.
Fort Campbell North is part of the Clarksville, Tennessee metropolitan area.
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Geography
Fort Campbell North is located along the southern border of Christian County at 36°39′13″N 87°27′35″W / 36.65361°N 87.45972°W (36.653631, -87.459716). The southern border is also the Tennessee state line, and the Kentucky city of Oak Grove lies along the CDP's eastern border, which follows Fort Campbell Boulevard (US Route 41A).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13.0 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 14,338 | — | |
| 2010 | 13,685 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 12,825 | −6.3% | |
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 12,825 people, 2,868 housing units, and 2,565 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,503.2 inhabitants per square mile, compared to 2,717.6 inhabitants per square mile in 2010. The racial makeup was 63.4% White (7,957 people), 15.9% African American (1,965), 1.3% Native American (95), 4.1% Asian (357), 4.4% Pacific Islander (168), and 8.0% from two or more races (1,365). People of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 24% (2,574) of the population.
The ancestry was 10.4% German, 6.2% Sub-Saharan African, 5.2% Irish, 3.2% Italian, 2.8% English, 1.7% Polish, 1.6% Scottish, 1.2% Norwegian, and 1.2% French.
The median age was 21.8 years old. 28.4% of the population were under 18, and 16.3% were under 5. 0.0% of the population were older than 65. 36.6% of the population were female. 24.8% of the population spoke a language other than English at home, with 15.6% speaking Spanish, 3.8% speaking other indo-European languages, 3.0% speaking Asian languages, and 2.3% speaking other languages. 7.8% of the population were foreign born.
The median household income was $45,017, with families had $44,167, and married couples had $47,357. The per capita income was $20,072. 9.8% of the population were in poverty.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fort Campbell North has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Fort Campbell North (Kentucky) para niños
