Grand Rivers, Kentucky facts for kids
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Grand Rivers, Kentucky
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Downtown Grand Rivers, Kentucky
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Location of Grand Rivers in Livingston County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Livingston |
| Named for | the nearby Cumberland, Tennessee, and Ohio rivers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.97 sq mi (5.10 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 345 |
| • Density | 186.18/sq mi (71.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42045
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-32212 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403725 |
Grand Rivers is a small city in Livingston County, Kentucky, in the United States. In 2010, about 382 people lived there. It is part of the larger Paducah area.
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Where is Grand Rivers Located?
Grand Rivers is located in Kentucky. It covers about 1.9 square miles (5.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The city is special because it sits on a narrow piece of land. This land is between two large artificial lakes: Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. These lakes were created by damming the Cumberland River and the Tennessee River many years ago.
The Story of Grand Rivers
Grand Rivers has had a few different names over time. It might have first been called Narrows because it was located at a very thin point between the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers.
- In 1879, a local post office opened and was named Otisville.
- In 1882, the name changed to Bernard.
- The next year, in 1883, it changed again to Nickells. This new name came from a nearby Illinois Central train station.
The community officially became a city in 1890 and was named Grand Rivers. A businessman named Thomas W. Lawson wanted to turn the area into a major steel-making center. He hoped it would be as big as cities like Pittsburgh. However, his plan did not work out.
The name "Grand Rivers" refers to the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers. These rivers used to meet close to the city before the lakes were formed. The Tennessee River also joins the Ohio River about 40 miles from Grand Rivers.
How Many People Live in Grand Rivers?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 478 | — | |
| 1930 | 452 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 499 | 10.4% | |
| 1950 | 234 | −53.1% | |
| 1960 | 378 | 61.5% | |
| 1970 | 438 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 428 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 351 | −18.0% | |
| 2000 | 343 | −2.3% | |
| 2010 | 382 | 11.4% | |
| 2020 | 345 | −9.7% | |
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According to the census in 2000, 343 people lived in Grand Rivers. There were 165 households, which are groups of people living together.
The population included people of different ages:
- About 16.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 21.0% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the city was 50 years old.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,250. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. About 10.1% of the people in Grand Rivers lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Grand Rivers (Kentucky) para niños
