Moorland, Kentucky facts for kids
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Moorland, Kentucky
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Location of Moorland in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Moorland, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Moorland, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1959 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 433 |
| • Density | 4,606.38/sq mi (1,780.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40223
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| FIPS code | 21-53328 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404298 |
Moorland is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, about 433 people lived there.
Where is Moorland Located?
Moorland is in the northeastern part of Jefferson County. It's almost completely surrounded by the city of Lyndon on its south, east, and west sides. To the north, it borders the larger area of Louisville/Jefferson County.
Moorland is about 11 miles (18 kilometers) east of downtown Louisville. The city is quite small, covering an area of about 0.09 square miles (0.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Moorland?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 599 | — | |
| 1970 | 705 | 17.7% | |
| 1980 | 513 | −27.2% | |
| 1990 | 467 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 464 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 431 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 433 | 0.5% | |
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The number of people living in Moorland has changed over the years. In 1960, there were 599 residents. The population grew to 705 by 1970. Since then, it has slowly decreased, reaching 431 people in 2010. By 2020, the population slightly increased to 433 people.
In 2000, there were 464 people living in Moorland. Most residents were White (about 91.81%). There were also African American (4.74%), Asian (0.43%), and people of two or more races (2.80%). A small number were Hispanic or Latino (0.65%).
Most households in Moorland were families. About 29.1% of households had children under 18. Many households (44.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.25 people.
The median age in Moorland in 2000 was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older. About 24.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
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Redwood home in Moorland
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Quiet day in Moorland
See also
In Spanish: Moorland (Kentucky) para niños
