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Hiseville, Kentucky
Location of Hiseville, Kentucky
Location of Hiseville, Kentucky
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Barren
Area
 • Total 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2)
 • Land 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
702 ft (214 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 246
 • Density 336.99/sq mi (130.15/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
42152
Area code(s) 270 & 364
FIPS code 21-37234
GNIS feature ID 0494308

Hiseville is a small community in Barren County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city.

In 2020, about 246 people lived in Hiseville. It is part of the larger Glasgow area. Hiseville used to be a city, but it changed its status in 2004.

About Hiseville's Location

Hiseville is located in Kentucky at specific geographic coordinates. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The community covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.

A Look at Hiseville's Past

Hiseville got its name in 1867 when a post office was opened there. It was named after Elijah Hise, who was a Congressman. Before that, the area was known by a different name: Goosehorn.

Who Lives in Hiseville?

Hiseville has a small but active population. The number of people living there has changed over the years.

Population Changes Over Time

Here's how the population of Hiseville has changed during different census years:

  • 1990: 2,794 people
  • 2000: 224 people
  • 2010: 240 people
  • 2020: 246 people

Community Makeup

In 2000, there were 224 people living in Hiseville. They lived in 94 households, and 67 of these were families. Most residents were White. A small number were African American or from two or more races.

Many households (31.9%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (57.4%) were married couples. About 27.7% of all households were individuals living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.

Age Groups in Hiseville

The people in Hiseville come from all age groups. In 2000:

  • About 25% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • About 30% was between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 15% was 65 years or older.

The average age of residents was 38 years old.

Famous People from Hiseville

Even though Hiseville is a small community, some notable people have connections to it.

  • Luska Twyman: He was born in Hiseville. He made history as the first African American mayor of Glasgow, Kentucky.
  • Louie B. Nunn: He was born just north of Hiseville. He later became the governor of Kentucky.
  • Henry Skaggs: This famous Kentucky longhunter and pioneer lived in Hiseville starting in 1801. His burial site is in the Hiseville-Park community.

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