Fox Chase, Kentucky facts for kids
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Fox Chase, Kentucky
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Location of Fox Chase in Bullitt County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bullitt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 436 |
| • Density | 1,141.36/sq mi (441.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40165
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-28785 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403655 |
Fox Chase is a small city in Bullitt County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a home rule-class city, which means it has the power to govern itself on local matters. The city was officially started by the state government in 1983. In 2020, the population of Fox Chase was 436 people. This was a slight decrease from 447 people in 2010.
Geography of Fox Chase
Fox Chase is located in the northern part of Bullitt County. It is about 16 miles (26 km) south of downtown Louisville, a much larger city. Interstate 65, a major highway, runs along the west side of Fox Chase. The closest exit to the city is Exit 121 (John Harper Highway), which is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north.
The city is surrounded by other communities. To the north, southeast, and west is the city of Hillview. To the east, you'll find the city of Hebron Estates. West of Interstate 65 is the unincorporated area of Brooks.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fox Chase covers a total area of about 1.0 square kilometer (0.39 square miles). Most of this area, about 0.99 square kilometers (0.38 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 528 | — | |
| 2000 | 476 | −9.8% | |
| 2010 | 447 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 436 | −2.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 476 people living in Fox Chase. These people lived in 176 households, and most of these were families. About 27.8% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households (87.5%) were married couples living together.
See also
In Spanish: Fox Chase (Kentucky) para niños
