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Langdon Place, Kentucky
Location of Langdon Place in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Location of Langdon Place in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Langdon Place, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Langdon Place, Kentucky
Langdon Place, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Langdon Place, Kentucky is located in the United States
Langdon Place, Kentucky
Langdon Place, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Jefferson
Incorporated 1977
Area
 • Total 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2)
 • Land 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
650 ft (200 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 870
 • Density 5,087.72/sq mi (1,968.61/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
40242
FIPS code 21-43900
GNIS feature ID 2404884

Langdon Place is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2010, about 936 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 870.

Where is Langdon Place?

Langdon Place is located in the northeast part of Jefferson County. It shares borders with several other small towns. These include Murray Hill to the north and Meadow Vale at its eastern corner. It also borders Rolling Hills to the southeast, Westwood to the south, and Plantation to the southwest. The rest of its borders are with the larger Louisville/Jefferson County area.

Westport Road forms the southern edge of the city. Goose Creek Road makes up its northeast boundary. If you travel about 11 miles (18 km) to the west, you will reach Downtown Louisville.

Size of the City

According to the United States Census Bureau, Langdon Place is quite small. Its total area is about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny amount of water.

Who Lives in Langdon Place?

The city's population has changed over the years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 407
1990 874 114.7%
2000 974 11.4%
2010 936 −3.9%
2020 870 −7.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

In the year 2000, there were 974 people living in Langdon Place. These people lived in 350 different homes, and 277 of these were families. The city was quite crowded, with many people living in a small space.

Most of the people in Langdon Place were White (about 84.7%). There were also African American residents (8.21%), Asian residents (4.62%), and a small number of Native Americans (0.31%). About 2.16% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. A small group (1.13%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Age Groups

Many homes in Langdon Place had children under 18 living there (about 42.9%). Most homes (68.6%) were made up of married couples living together. Some homes (7.1%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 20.6% of homes were not families.

The average home had about 2.78 people. For families, the average size was 3.17 people.

The population of Langdon Place included people of all ages.

  • About 28.1% were under 18 years old.
  • About 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 27.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 30.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 6.8% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in the city was 38 years.

Money and Jobs

In 2000, the typical income for a household in Langdon Place was about $67,167 per year. For families, the typical income was around $72,813. Men generally earned more than women. The average income for each person in the city was about $29,231. Very few people in Langdon Place lived in poverty.

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