Kenvir, Kentucky facts for kids
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Kenvir, Kentucky
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 Kenvir, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Kenvir, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harlan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 204 |
| • Density | 698.63/sq mi (269.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40828
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 495684 |
Kenvir is a small community in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Kenvir is also an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own local government.
In 2020, Kenvir had a population of 204 people. It is located about 8 miles east of Harlan, which is the main town in Harlan County. People in the area often call this region "Black Mountain."
Kenvir's Early Days
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Kenvir was started in 1919 by a company called the Black Mountain Coal Company. It was built near Yocum Creek, which flows into the Clover Fork of the Cumberland River. The community got its name "Kenvir" because it was close to the border between Kentucky and Virginia.
In January 1921, the post office from a nearby place called Dizney was moved to Kenvir. It was then renamed the Kenvir post office. Roscoe Weaver was the first postmaster. Today, the Kenvir post office still serves the area with the ZIP Code 40847.
At its busiest time, Kenvir was a much larger place. It had about 5,000 residents. The community also had two schools for children, a hospital, five churches, and even a movie theater for entertainment.
How Many People Live in Kenvir?
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| 2020 | 204 | — | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in what is called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
According to the 2020 census, Kenvir had 204 residents. This number was a bit lower than the 297 people counted in the 2010 census.
See also
In Spanish: Kenvir (Kentucky) para niños
