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Keeneland
Keeneland, Lyndon, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Keeneland, Lyndon, Kentucky
Keeneland, Lyndon, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Jefferson
Area
 • Total 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
 • Land 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
673 ft (205 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 383
 • Density 4,995.4/sq mi (1,928.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 21-41734
GNIS feature ID 0495594

Keeneland was once a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It stopped being a separate city on January 1, 2001. At that time, it became part of the nearby city of Lyndon. Today, Keeneland is known as a neighborhood within Lyndon and is also part of the larger Louisville Metro area.

Where is Keeneland Located?

Keeneland is found in the state of Kentucky. Its exact location is at coordinates 38.276020 degrees north and 85.566448 degrees west.

Keeneland's Size and Land Area

According to the United States Census Bureau, Keeneland covers a total area of about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.

Who Lives in Keeneland?

The last time a full count of people was done in 2000, there were 383 people living in Keeneland. These people lived in 156 different homes, and 104 of these homes were families.

Population Details from 2000

  • The population density was about 4,995 people per square mile (or 1,928 people per square kilometer). This tells us how crowded the area was.
  • There were 157 housing units, which are places where people can live.
  • Most residents (about 95.56%) were White.
  • A smaller number of residents were African American (1.83%) or Asian (0.26%).
  • Some residents were from other racial backgrounds (0.52%) or a mix of two or more races (1.83%).
  • About 1.57% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Homes and Families in Keeneland

  • Out of 156 households, about 35.3% had children under 18 living there.
  • More than half (52.6%) of the households were married couples living together.
  • About 14.1% of households had a female head of the house without a husband present.
  • Around 32.7% of households were not families, meaning they might be individuals living alone or roommates.
  • About 27.6% of all homes had just one person living in them.
  • About 9.0% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
  • On average, there were about 2.46 people in each household and 3.03 people in each family.

Age Groups in Keeneland

The people in Keeneland were spread out across different age groups:

  • About 27.2% were under 18 years old.
  • About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • The largest group, 36.0%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 21.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 8.4% were 65 years old or older.
  • The average age of residents was 33 years old.
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