Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky facts for kids
The "Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)" is a special way the United States Census Bureau counts people in Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky. Imagine a big puzzle piece that is Jefferson County. This "balance" part is the main area of Louisville and the parts of the county that aren't separate small towns.
It includes the area that was the city of Louisville before 2003. It also has a lot of land that wasn't part of any city before. In 2010, about 597,337 people lived in this "balance" area. The total population for all of Louisville and Jefferson County was 741,096 people that year. This area is also part of a larger region called the Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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What is the Louisville Balance?
The "Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)" is a specific area defined for counting people. It's part of a larger government setup called a "consolidated city-county." This means the city of Louisville and Jefferson County joined their governments together.
Why is it Called a "Balance"?
It's called the "balance" because it's the part of the county that is not made up of 83 smaller, separate towns. These small towns are called "municipalities." So, the "balance" is Louisville's main area plus all the land around it that isn't one of those 83 towns. Think of it as the main part of a big city, not including its tiny neighbors.
How Many People Live There?
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. In the year 2010, the "balance" area of Louisville and Jefferson County had a population of 597,337 people. This number is important for understanding how many people live in the main part of the city. The total population for the entire combined city and county was 741,096 in 2010.
Where is Louisville Located?
Louisville and Jefferson County are located in the state of Kentucky, which is in the central part of the United States. The "balance" area is a key part of the larger Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. This bigger area includes not just Jefferson County, but also nearby counties in Kentucky and even some in the neighboring state of Indiana. It helps show how many people live and work in the wider Louisville region.
