Lakeside Park, Kentucky facts for kids
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Lakeside Park, Kentucky
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A house in the Dixie Highway Historic District
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Location of Lakeside Park in Kenton County, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Kenton |
| Incorporated | 1930 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,841 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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2,823 |
| • Density | 3,623.72/sq mi (1,399.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41017
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-43606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404874 |
| Website | www.cityoflakesidepark.com |
Lakeside Park is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. It is a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local government. In 2020, about 2,841 people lived there. Lakeside Park is a suburb of the larger Cincinnati metropolitan area.
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History of Lakeside Park
The land where Lakeside Park now stands was once part of a large farm. This farm belonged to a person named John Leathers.
Early Days and the Civil War
During the American Civil War, an important road called the Covington and Lexington Turnpike ran through this area. Forts were built along this road to protect it.
Becoming a City
Lakeside Park officially became a city in 1930. A local leader named Paul Hesser helped make this happen. He also encouraged the building of the first neighborhoods. The city was carefully placed next to the Covington and Lexington Turnpike. This helped prevent it from being taken over by the nearby city of Fort Mitchell.
Geography of Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.07 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Major Roads and Location
The city is divided by the Dixie Highway, which is also known as U.S. Route 25. Another major road, Interstate 275, goes around Lakeside Park to the south.
Population and People
The number of people living in Lakeside Park has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 761 | — | |
| 1950 | 988 | 29.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,214 | 124.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,511 | 13.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,062 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,131 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,869 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,668 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,841 | 6.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,823 | 5.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,869 people living in the city. There were 1,237 households, which are groups of people living in one home.
Age Groups in the City
The population of Lakeside Park includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 23% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 37 years.
Education in Lakeside Park
Most students in Lakeside Park attend schools in the Kenton County School District. This district serves a large part of the city.
School Districts Serving the Area
A smaller part of Lakeside Park, located to the east, is in the Beechwood Independent School District. Students in this area go to Beechwood High School, which is the only high school in that district.
See also
In Spanish: Lakeside Park (Kentucky) para niños
