Irvine, Kentucky facts for kids
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Irvine, Kentucky
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Downtown Irvine
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Location of Irvine in Estill County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Estill |
| Named for | William Irvine, an area pioneer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,360 |
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2,311  |
| • Density | 1,542/sq mi (594.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
40336, 40472
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-39646 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0512925 |
Irvine is a city in Estill County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Estill County. This means it's where the county government offices are located. In 2020, about 2,360 people lived there.
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Where is Irvine Located?
Irvine is in the middle of Estill County. It is on the northeast side of the Kentucky River. The city of Ravenna is next to Irvine on its southeast side.
The city covers about 3.85 square kilometers (1.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
A Look Back: Irvine's History
The town of Irvine was started by Green Clay, a general, on January 28, 1812. He used about 20.5 acres of his own land to create the town. This happened four years after Estill County was formed from Madison County.
Irvine was named after Colonel William Irvine. He was an early settler in Madison County. The first post office in Irvine opened in 1813. The city officially became a city by the state government in 1849.
People of Irvine
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 91 | — | |
| 1860 | 234 | — | |
| 1870 | 224 | −4.3% | |
| 1900 | 260 | — | |
| 1910 | 272 | 4.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,705 | 894.5% | |
| 1930 | 3,640 | 34.6% | |
| 1940 | 3,631 | −0.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,259 | −10.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,955 | −9.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,918 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,889 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,836 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,843 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,715 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,360 | −13.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,311 | −14.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,843 people living in Irvine. There were 1,259 households, which are groups of people living together.
- About 23% of the people were under 18 years old.
- The average age in Irvine was 39 years old.
What People Do: Irvine's Economy
Some of the main businesses that employ people in Irvine include Carhartt, a company known for its work clothes. Also, Mercy Health Partners runs the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, which provides healthcare jobs.
Famous People from Irvine
- Harry Dean Stanton was an actor born in Irvine. He was in many movies and TV shows.
Learning in Irvine
Irvine has a public library called the Estill County Public Library. It's a place where people can borrow books and learn.
See also
In Spanish: Irvine (Kentucky) para niños
