Melbourne, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Melbourne, Kentucky
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Mary Ingles Highway (KY 8) in Melbourne
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Location of Melbourne in Campbell County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Campbell |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 458 |
| • Density | 548.50/sq mi (211.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41059
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-51438 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405066 |
Melbourne is a small city in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States. It is located right along the southern bank of the Ohio River. In 2020, about 458 people lived there.
A special place called St. Anne Convent is in Melbourne. You might be interested to know that parts of the famous movie Rain Man were filmed there!
Melbourne's Location and Surroundings
Melbourne is found in the northeastern part of Campbell County. The city of Silver Grove, Kentucky is located to its west.
Across the Ohio River to the north, you'll find the community of Coldstream, Ohio.
Kentucky Route 8 is a road that goes through Melbourne. It follows the Ohio River. This road goes about 9 miles (14 km) northwest to Dayton, Kentucky. It also goes about 31 miles (50 km) southeast to Augusta, Kentucky. If you want to get to downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, it's about 11 miles (18 km) northwest using Interstate 471.
The United States Census Bureau says that Melbourne covers a total area of about 0.83 square miles (2.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Melbourne
Here's how Melbourne's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 275 | — | |
| 1980 | 628 | 128.4% | |
| 1990 | 660 | 5.1% | |
| 2000 | 457 | −30.8% | |
| 2010 | 401 | −12.3% | |
| 2020 | 458 | 14.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 457 people living in Melbourne. These people lived in 150 households. Most of these households were families.
The population included people of different ages. About 17% of the people were under 18 years old. About 25% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Melbourne was 46 years.
See also
In Spanish: Melbourne (Kentucky) para niños
