Maryhill Estates, Kentucky facts for kids
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Maryhill Estates, Kentucky
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Location of Maryhill Estates in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Maryhill Estates, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Maryhill Estates, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1963 |
| Named for | the Virgin Mary |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 185 |
| • Density | 4,625.00/sq mi (1,805.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40207
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| FIPS code | 21-50412 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405035 |
Maryhill Estates is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It's called a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2010, about 179 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 185 people.
Maryhill Estates became an official city in 1963. It was built in the early 1960s. A developer named John A. Walser bought the land after World War II. He named the new community after the Virgin Mary.
Maryhill Estates is one of many small cities in Jefferson County. These cities have chosen to stay independent. They have not joined with larger nearby cities like Louisville. There have been talks about Maryhill Estates joining with St. Matthews or Windy Hills, but this has not happened.
Where is Maryhill Estates?
Maryhill Estates is located in the northeastern part of Jefferson County. It shares borders with other places:
- To the north, it's next to Windy Hills.
- To the south, it's next to St. Matthews.
- On its other sides, it's surrounded by the larger city area of Louisville/Jefferson County.
The city is very small. It has houses along only six streets:
- Maryhill Lane
- Crestview Road
- Yancy Lane
- Ormond Road
- Maryknoll Lane
- Fatima Lane
Downtown Louisville is about 7 miles (11 km) to the west. The total area of Maryhill Estates is very tiny, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Maryhill Estates?
The number of people living in Maryhill Estates has changed a bit over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 211 | — | |
| 1980 | 225 | 6.6% | |
| 1990 | 177 | −21.3% | |
| 2000 | 175 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 179 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 185 | 3.4% | |
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In 2000, a study counted 175 people living in the city. Most of the people living there were White (97.71%). A small number were Asian (1.14%) or Pacific Islander (1.14%).
There were 62 homes in the city. Many homes (38.7%) had children under 18 living in them. Most homes (87.1%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.82 people.
The people in Maryhill Estates were of different ages. About 29.1% were under 18 years old. About 23.4% were 65 years or older. The average age was 43 years old.
