Muldraugh, Kentucky facts for kids
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Muldraugh, Kentucky
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| Nickname(s):
"The Gateway to Gold"
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Location in Hardin County, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| Counties | Meade, Hardin |
| Incorporated | 1852 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,040 |
| • Density | 1,988.53/sq mi (768.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40155
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-54480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0499075 |
Muldraugh is a small city in the state of Kentucky, United States. It is located in both Meade and Hardin counties. Muldraugh is special because it is completely surrounded by the Fort Knox army base.
In 2020, about 1,040 people lived in Muldraugh. The city is also part of the larger Elizabethtown–Fort Knox Metropolitan Area.
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Exploring Muldraugh's Location
Muldraugh is found in the eastern part of Meade County. A small section of the city also reaches into Hardin County. Important roads like U.S. Route 31W and U.S. Route 60 run along its western edge.
These highways connect Muldraugh to other cities. For example, Louisville is about 27 miles north. Elizabethtown is about 18 miles south on US 31W. US 60 heads west towards Hardinsburg, which is about 34 miles away.
The Story Behind the Name
Muldraugh is located just south of a place called Muldraugh Hill. The road leading to the town from the north used to be very steep. Because of this, early travelers needed wagons pulled by mules to get there. This is how the town got its unique name: "mule-drawn" became "Muldraugh"!
The city covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,743 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,773 | 1.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,752 | −1.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,376 | −21.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,298 | −5.7% | |
| 2010 | 947 | −27.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,040 | 9.8% | |
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The number of people living in Muldraugh has changed over the years. In 1960, there were 1,743 residents. The population saw its lowest point in 2010 with 947 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,040 residents.
In 2000, the city had 1,298 people living in 519 households. Many households included children under 18. The average age of people in Muldraugh was 29 years old. This means it's a relatively young community.
See also
In Spanish: Muldraugh (Kentucky) para niños
