Livermore, Kentucky facts for kids
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Livermore, Kentucky
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McLean County Public Library
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Location in McLean County, Kentucky
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Kentucky | ||
| County | McLean | ||
| Incorporated | 1850 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,230 | ||
| • Density | 1,190.71/sq mi (459.76/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
42352
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| Area code(s) | 270 | ||
| FIPS code | 21-47062 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0496908 | ||
Livermore is a small city in McLean County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is located where the Green River and Rough River meet. In 2020, about 1,230 people lived there. Livermore is part of the larger Owensboro metropolitan area.
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History of Livermore
How Livermore Began
Livermore was founded in 1837 by William Brown. He first called it "Brown's Landing." A year later, a post office opened and changed the name to Livermore.
Why the Name Livermore?
There are two ideas about how Livermore got its name. Some people think it was named after a shopkeeper named James Livermore. Others believe it was named after Alonzo Livermore. He was an engineer who helped build a dam on the Green River near Rumsey. The city officially became a city in 1850.
Geography of Livermore
Livermore is in the eastern part of McLean County. It sits on the north side of the Green and Rough Rivers. Across the Rough River to the south is Ohio County.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 431 goes through the east side of Livermore. This highway can take you north about 20 miles (32 km) to Owensboro. It also goes south about 15 miles (24 km) to Central City.
Kentucky Route 136 runs through the northern part of Livermore. This road leads west about 9 miles (14 km) to Calhoun. Calhoun is the county seat of McLean County. It also goes east about 14 miles (23 km) to Hartford.
Land and Water Area
The city of Livermore covers about 1.04 square miles (2.70 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.007 square miles (0.018 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Livermore
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 302 | — | |
| 1880 | 399 | 32.1% | |
| 1890 | 622 | 55.9% | |
| 1900 | 869 | 39.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,220 | 40.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,426 | 16.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,573 | 10.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,601 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,441 | −10.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,506 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,594 | 5.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,672 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,534 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,482 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,365 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,230 | −9.9% | |
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In 2000, about 1,482 people lived in Livermore. There were 614 households, which are groups of people living together. About 405 of these were families. The population density was about 1,438 people per square mile (555 per square kilometer).
Who Lives in Livermore?
Most people living in Livermore are White (about 98%). A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 1.75% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 33.7% of households in Livermore had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half, 46.7%, were married couples. About 15% of households had a female head without a husband. Many households (30.3%) were made up of people living alone. About 15.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had 2.41 people. The average family had 3.01 people.
Age Groups
The population in Livermore is spread across different age groups. About 27.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 9.7% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 23.7%. About 14.6% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Livermore was 37 years.
Education in Livermore
Livermore has a lending library for its residents. It is called the McLean County Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: Livermore (Kentucky) para niños
