Heritage Creek, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heritage Creek, Kentucky
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Location of Heritage Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Heritage Creek, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Heritage Creek, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,209 |
| • Density | 2,674.78/sq mi (1,033.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40219
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| FIPS code | 21-36102 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404687 |
Heritage Creek is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has some power to govern itself. In 2020, about 1,209 people lived there.
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The Story of Heritage Creek
Heritage Creek was first created as a city in 1960. It was originally called "Minor Lane Heights."
Why the City Moved and Changed Its Name
In 2008, the city changed its name to Heritage Creek. It also moved to a new location. This move happened because Louisville International Airport was planning to expand. The new location is about 5 miles (8 km) southeast of its old spot.
Where is Heritage Creek Located?
Heritage Creek is in the southern part of Jefferson County. It is located around Cedar Creek Road. The city is about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Louisville.
How Big is Heritage Creek?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.45 square miles (1.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Heritage Creek?
The number of people living in Heritage Creek has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1960 | 152 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,217 | 1,358.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,882 | −15.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,675 | −11.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,560 | 52.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,076 | −58.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,209 | 12.4% | |
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A Closer Look at the Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 1,435 people living in Heritage Creek. These people lived in 477 different homes, and 392 of these were families.
Diversity in Heritage Creek
Most of the people living in Heritage Creek in 2000 were White (about 95.89%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Age Groups
In 2000, about 41.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (56.8%) were married couples living together.
The city's population included people of all ages:
- About 30.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 33.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 5.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Heritage Creek was 32 years old.
How People Earned Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in the city was about $37,955. For families, the average income was around $38,750. The average income per person in the city was about $14,580.
See also
In Spanish: Heritage Creek (Kentucky) para niños
