Middletown, Kentucky facts for kids
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Middletown, Kentucky
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Main Street in Middletown
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Location of Middletown in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
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 Middletown, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Middletown, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Kentucky | |
| County | Jefferson | |
| Established | 1797 | |
| Incorporated | 1866 | |
| Reïncorporated | 1979 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.20 sq mi (13.46 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.14 sq mi (13.30 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) | |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,706 | |
| • Density | 1,889.80/sq mi (729.68/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
40243, 40253
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| Area code(s) | 502 | |
| FIPS code | 21-51978 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404253 | |
Middletown is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a suburb of Louisville. In 2010, about 7,218 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 9,706. Middletown is known for being home to the main campus of Southeast Christian Church, which is one of the largest churches in Kentucky.
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History of Middletown
Middletown was officially started as a city in 1797. It was built on land that used to belong to Jacob Meyers and Culberth Harrison. People believe it was named "Middletown" because it was in the middle of two older cities: Louisville (founded in 1778) and Shelbyville (founded in 1792).
Over time, the city's boundaries grew. However, after 1919, the city stopped holding elections and collecting taxes. Because of this, a judge officially ended Middletown's city status in 1960.
But Middletown became a city again in 1976. It started as a "sixth-class city" with a simple government. In 1982, its status was upgraded to a "fourth-class city." This meant it had more responsibilities and services.
Geography of Middletown
Middletown is located in the northeastern part of Jefferson County, Kentucky. It is very close to the larger city of Louisville, Kentucky.
The city covers a total area of about 5.10 square miles (13.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People of Middletown
In 2010, there were 7,218 people living in Middletown. There were 3,292 households, which are groups of people living together. The average household had about 2.19 people.
About 21.4% of the people in Middletown were under 18 years old. About 18.4% were 65 years or older. The average age of people living in Middletown was 43.8 years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 244 | — | |
| 1890 | 302 | — | |
| 1980 | 414 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,016 | 1,111.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,744 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 7,218 | 25.7% | |
| 2020 | 9,706 | 34.5% | |
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Education in Middletown
Public schools in Middletown are managed by Jefferson County Public Schools. These include Eastern High School, Hite Elementary, Middletown Elementary, and Crosby Middle School.
Middletown also has several private schools. For reading and learning, there is a branch of the Louisville Free Public Library available for everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Middletown (Kentucky) para niños
