Hollow Creek, Kentucky facts for kids
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Hollow Creek, Kentucky
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Location of Hollow Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Hollow Creek, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Hollow Creek, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1971 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
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| • Total | 799 |
| • Density | 3,458.87/sq mi (1,333.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40228
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| FIPS code | 21-37576 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404713 |
Hollow Creek is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to govern itself on local matters. In 2010, about 783 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 799 residents.
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About Hollow Creek
Hollow Creek is located in the southern part of Jefferson County. It is about 12 miles (19 kilometers) southeast of downtown Louisville. This makes it a quiet place close to a larger city.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Hollow Creek covers a total area of about 0.60 square kilometers (0.23 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Hollow Creek
The number of people living in Hollow Creek has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,023 | — | |
| 1990 | 991 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 815 | −17.8% | |
| 2010 | 783 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 799 | 2.0% | |
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Population Details (2000 Census)
In the year 2000, there were 815 people living in Hollow Creek. These people lived in 309 households, and 262 of these were families. The city had about 315 housing units.
Most of the people living in Hollow Creek were White (93.74%). There were also African American residents (4.54%) and Native American residents (0.74%). About 0.98% of the population identified with two or more races. A small number, 0.49%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 28.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (76.1%) were married couples living together. About 6.1% of households had a female head with no husband present. Around 14.9% of households were not families.
Also, 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. About 6.1% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.64 people, and the average family had 2.89 people.
Age and Income
The population in Hollow Creek was spread out across different age groups in 2000:
- 20.9% were under 18 years old.
- 5.5% were between 18 and 24.
- 22.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 33.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of residents was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98.8 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hollow Creek was $67,875. For families, the average income was $70,625. The average income per person in the city was $25,508. Very few people, about 0.4% of the population, lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Hollow Creek (Kentucky) para niños
