La Grange, Kentucky facts for kids
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La Grange, Kentucky
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Downtown La Grange
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Location of La Grange in Oldham County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Oldham |
| Incorporated | January 23, 1840 |
| Named for | Lafayette's French estate |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.30 sq mi (18.91 km2) |
| • Land | 7.22 sq mi (18.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,067 |
| • Density | 1,394.90/sq mi (538.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
40031–40032
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-43480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0495884 |
La Grange is a home rule-class city in Oldham County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 8,082 at the time of the 2010 U.S. census. It is the seat of its county. An unusual feature of La Grange is the CSX Transportation street-running mainline track on Main Street.
History
La Grange was founded in 1827 when the Oldham county seat was relocated from Westport at the suggestion of Maj. William Berry Taylor. The new town was named for Château de la Grange-Bléneau, the French country estate of Gilbert du Motier, the American Revolutionary hero better known as the Marquis de Lafayette, who had visited the area in 1824. For unknown reasons, the county seat returned to Westport from 1828 to 1838 before settling at La Grange. The city was formally incorporated by the state legislature on January 23, 1840.
The La Grange Little League team participated in the 2011 Little League World Series.
Geography
La Grange is located at 38°24′24″N 85°22′46″W / 38.40667°N 85.37944°W (38.406612, -85.379382).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.14 square miles (18.5 km2), of which 7.06 square miles (18.3 km2) is land and 0.84 square miles (2.2 km2) (1.17%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, La Grange has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 233 | — | |
| 1870 | 612 | — | |
| 1880 | 490 | −19.9% | |
| 1890 | 670 | 36.7% | |
| 1900 | 646 | −3.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,152 | 78.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,060 | −8.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,121 | 5.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,334 | 19.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,558 | 16.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,168 | 39.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,713 | −21.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,971 | 73.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,853 | 29.7% | |
| 2000 | 5,676 | 47.3% | |
| 2010 | 8,082 | 42.4% | |
| 2020 | 10,067 | 24.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,082 people, 2,964 households, and 2,087 families residing in the city. The population density was 1131.4 people per square mile (436.8/km2). There were 3,189 housing units at an average density of 446.4 per square mile (172.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White (83.5% non-Hispanic), 4.7% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 4.6% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 8.9% of the population.
There were 2,964 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a single female householder, 5.1% had a single male householder, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.17.
The age distribution was 29.8% under 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 33.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.
Education
La Grange has a lending library, a branch of the Oldham County Public Library.
Notable people
- Tom Blankenship (aka Two Tone Tommy), bassist for My Morning Jacket
- William J. Crowe, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Roland Isaacs, former NASCAR driver
- Robert Mallory, U.S. Representative from Kentucky
- Marvin H. McIntyre, secretary to President Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Buddy Pepper, former songwriter, pianist, composer, arranger, and actor
Images for kids
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CSX train passing through downtown
See also
In Spanish: La Grange (Kentucky) para niños
