Monterey, Kentucky facts for kids
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Monterey, Kentucky
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Location of Monterey in Owen County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Owen |
| Established | 1847 |
| Incorporated | 1874 |
| Reïncorporated | 1954 |
| Named for | the Battle of Monterrey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 112 |
| • Density | 435.80/sq mi (168.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40359
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-53076 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404286 |
Monterey is a small city in Owen County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, the city had a population of 112 people.
Monterey was first established in 1847. It officially became a city in 1874. The city's name comes from the Battle of Monterrey, a famous battle that took place in Mexico.
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Where is Monterey?
Monterey is located in Owen County, Kentucky. The city covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The central part of Monterey is special because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it has important buildings and areas that are protected for their history. It's called the Monterey Historic District.
Who Lives in Monterey?
The number of people living in Monterey has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 312 | — | |
| 1900 | 370 | 18.6% | |
| 1910 | 260 | −29.7% | |
| 1960 | 211 | — | |
| 1970 | 205 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 186 | −9.3% | |
| 1990 | 164 | −11.8% | |
| 2000 | 167 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 138 | −17.4% | |
| 2020 | 112 | −18.8% | |
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Population in 2000
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 167 people living in Monterey. These people lived in 55 different homes, and 42 of these were families. The city had about 546 people per square mile. There were also 64 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Monterey in 2000 were White (about 97.60%). A small number were Native American or Asian, and some people identified with two or more races.
Households and Families
Out of the 55 homes in 2000:
- About 54.5% had children under 18 living there.
- 60% were married couples living together.
- 9.1% had a female head of the household without a husband present.
- 23.6% were not families (meaning people living alone or with roommates).
About 20% of all homes had just one person living there. About 9.1% of these single-person homes were people aged 65 or older. On average, there were about 3 people in each home and about 3.5 people in each family.
Age and Income
In 2000, the people in Monterey were of different ages:
- 35.3% were under 18 years old.
- 10.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 28.7% were between 25 and 44.
- 19.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 6.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the city was 29 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 103.7 males.
The average yearly income for a home in the city was about $26,094. For families, the average income was about $26,406. Some people in the city, including some children and older adults, had lower incomes.
See also
- In Spanish: Monterey (Kentucky) para niños
