Gracey, Kentucky facts for kids
Gracey is a small community in Christian County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 117 people lived there. This was a little less than the 138 people who lived there in 2010.
Quick facts for kids
Gracey, Kentucky
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 Gracey, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| County | Christian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 117 |
| • Density | 487.50/sq mi (187.96/km2) |
| ZIP code |
42232
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0493072 |
History of Gracey
Gracey began to grow when a railroad line was built there. The town was officially planned in 1887. It was named after Frank P. Gracey, who was an important official for the railroad. A post office was also opened in Gracey in the same year, 1887.
Where is Gracey?
Gracey is located in the western part of Christian County. It sits at an elevation of about 509 feet (155 meters) above sea level.
A main road, U.S. Route 68/Kentucky Route 80, goes around the northern side of the community. An older part of this road, now called Tobacco Road, runs along the southern edge.
The city of Hopkinsville, which is the county seat of Christian County, is about 10 miles (16 km) to the east. A major highway, Interstate 24, is about 4 miles (6 km) to the west.
According to government information, Gracey covers a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Gracey?
The number of people living in Gracey has changed over time.
This information comes from the official United States Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
