Lincolnshire, Kentucky facts for kids
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Lincolnshire, Kentucky
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Location of Lincolnshire in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Lincolnshire, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Lincolnshire, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1953 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 137 |
| • Density | 2,854.17/sq mi (1,110.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40220
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| FIPS code | 21-46540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404931 |
Lincolnshire is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a home rule-class city, which means it has the power to govern itself on local matters. In 2010, the city had 148 people living there.
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Where is Lincolnshire Located?
Lincolnshire is found in the eastern part of Jefferson County. It is surrounded by other small communities. To the northeast is St. Regis Park. To the southeast, you'll find Cambridge. The rest of its borders are with the larger city area of Louisville/Jefferson County.
Distance to Louisville
The center of Louisville is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) away to the northwest. This makes Lincolnshire a close neighbor to a much larger city.
Size of the City
According to official measurements, Lincolnshire covers a total area of about 0.12 square kilometers (0.05 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Lincolnshire?
The number of people living in Lincolnshire has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 223 | — | |
| 1970 | 222 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 139 | −37.4% | |
| 1990 | 125 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 154 | 23.2% | |
| 2010 | 148 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 137 | −7.4% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 154 people living in Lincolnshire. These people lived in 61 households, and 43 of these were families. Most of the people living there were White. A small number of people were from two or more races, and some identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in 2000
The population in 2000 included people of all ages. About 18% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 20% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Lincolnshire was 46 years.
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