Mackville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Mackville, Kentucky
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KY 152 in Mackville
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Location of Mackville in Washington County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated | 1967 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 207 |
| • Density | 511.11/sq mi (197.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40040
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-49206 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404985 |
Mackville is a small city in Washington County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city." This means it has the power to make its own local laws. In 2020, about 207 people lived there.
History of Mackville
Mackville was first started in 1818. Back then, it was called "Maxville." It got its name from Captain John McKittrick. He was a soldier in the American Revolutionary War and owned the land where the city began. The name changed to "Mackville" in 1826 when a post office opened in the city.
Geography of Mackville
Mackville is located in the eastern part of Washington County. It is situated between two other towns, Harrodsburg and Springfield. The city is mainly found where two roads meet: Kentucky Route 152 and Kentucky Route 433. The total area of Mackville is about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 216 | — | |
| 1870 | 180 | −16.7% | |
| 1900 | 171 | — | |
| 1910 | 190 | 11.1% | |
| 1970 | 219 | — | |
| 1980 | 229 | 4.6% | |
| 1990 | 200 | −12.7% | |
| 2000 | 206 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 222 | 7.8% | |
| 2020 | 207 | −6.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 206 people living in Mackville. Most residents were White (about 96.6%). A smaller number were African American (about 2.9%).
The people living in Mackville included different age groups. About 16.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 28.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 47 years.
See also
In Spanish: Mackville (Kentucky) para niños
