Masonville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Masonville, Kentucky
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Location of Masonville, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Daviess |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.43 sq mi (27.00 km2) |
| • Land | 10.36 sq mi (26.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,129 |
| • Density | 205.56/sq mi (79.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-50520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0497667 |
Masonville is a small community in Daviess County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city. In 2020, about 2,129 people lived there. This number was twice as big as in 2010! Masonville is also part of the larger Owensboro area.
Where is Masonville?
Masonville is located in the southern-central part of Daviess County. You can find it at these coordinates: 37°41′1″N 87°2′12″W / 37.68361°N 87.03667°W. A main road, U.S. Route 231, goes right through the middle of the community.
The William H. Natcher Parkway runs along the eastern edge of Masonville. The city of Owensboro, which is the main city in Daviess County, is about 8 miles (13 km) to the northwest. Another town called Hartford is about 17 miles (27 km) to the southeast.
Land and Water
The total area of Masonville is about 10.4 square miles (27.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 10.36 square miles (26.82 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Masonville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,014 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,129 | 110.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,075 people living in Masonville. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,129 people. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in Masonville.
Most households in Masonville are families. Many of these families have children under 18 living with them. The average household has about 2 to 3 people.
The people living in Masonville are of different ages. About 30% of the population is under 18 years old. This means there are many kids and teenagers in the community! About 9% of the people are 65 years old or older. The average age in Masonville is around 34 years old.
