Mockingbird Valley, Kentucky facts for kids
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Mockingbird Valley, Kentucky
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Location of Mockingbird Valley in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Mockingbird Valley, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Mockingbird Valley, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | c. 1940 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 175 |
| • Density | 845.41/sq mi (326.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40207
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| FIPS code | 21-52842 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404279 |
Mockingbird Valley is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It is known for being a quiet, beautiful place with a rural feel, even though it is close to Louisville. The city was officially formed around 1940.
People living here have a very high income compared to other places in Kentucky and even the United States. Mockingbird Valley is often called a "country enclave" because it feels like a peaceful countryside area. It is located on hills and bluffs near the Ohio River. The city has many large homes hidden among lots of trees. Bridges and walls use traditional local materials, and some parts still have untouched rock formations. A unique fact is that one-third of the roads are private. Almost the entire city is for homes, except for a small parking lot.
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A Look at Mockingbird Valley's Past
The first house in the area, called Rock Hill, was built in 1840. It is still standing today near River Road. At first, Mockingbird Valley was mostly farms. Over time, wealthy people from Louisville started building summer homes here. One of the first was built by Atilla Cox in 1905. A nearby park, Cox Park, is named after his wife, Carrie.
An electric train system, called an interurban railroad, soon made it easier to travel to Downtown Louisville. This allowed people to live in Mockingbird Valley all year round. The first year-round house was built by Stuart English Duncan in 1908. New neighborhoods were planned and built in the area. These included the Jarvis addition in 1912, Green Hills in 1924, and Overbrook in 1929.
Mockingbird Valley officially became a city in 1940. New homes have continued to be built slowly over the years. A final neighborhood, Mockingbird Valley River Bluff, was developed on 15 lots covering about 54 acres in 2006. The history of Mockingbird Valley is similar to other nearby cities like Glenview and Anchorage.
The Louisville Country Club is located close to Mockingbird Valley. Its main building was constructed in 1910. The golf course was designed by Tom Bendelow and later updated by Walter Travis.
Where is Mockingbird Valley?
Mockingbird Valley is located in the northern part of Jefferson County, Kentucky. To its east, it shares a border with Rolling Fields. On all other sides, it is surrounded by the larger Louisville/Jefferson County area. The city is about 5 miles northeast of downtown Louisville.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Mockingbird Valley covers a total area of about 0.55 square kilometers (0.21 square miles). All of this area is land.
Amazing Wildlife in Mockingbird Valley
Mockingbird Valley is home to many different wild animals. You might see white-tailed deer, coyotes, red foxes, groundhogs, opossums, and raccoons. Sometimes, a mink might even be spotted!
Bird watchers have recorded many types of birds here. These include wild turkeys, blue herons, turkey vultures, red-tailed hawks, pileated woodpeckers, and great horned owls. Because of the special type of land called karst topography, reptiles and amphibians are also common. You might find box turtles, ring-necked snakes, red salamanders, and five-lined skinks.
People of Mockingbird Valley
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 146 | — | |
| 1950 | 150 | 2.7% | |
| 1960 | 169 | 12.7% | |
| 1970 | 255 | 50.9% | |
| 1980 | 205 | −19.6% | |
| 1990 | 177 | −13.7% | |
| 2000 | 190 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 167 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 175 | 4.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 190 people living in Mockingbird Valley. These people lived in 74 households, and 58 of those were families. The city had about 905 people per square mile. Most of the people living in the city were White (97.37%). A small number were Asian (1.05%) or from two or more races (1.58%).
About 29.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (77.0%) were married couples. About 18.9% of all households were individuals living alone. Of those, 16.2% were people aged 65 or older. The average household had 2.57 people, and the average family had 2.95 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 25.8% were under 18 years old. About 23.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 49 years.
The median income for a household in the city was very high, over $200,000. This was also true for families. The average income per person in the city was $134,745. No families or individuals were living below the poverty line.
Notable People from Mockingbird Valley
- Adeline Hoagland, a famous painter
