Murray Hill, Kentucky facts for kids
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Murray Hill, Kentucky
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Location of Murray Hill in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Murray Hill, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Murray Hill, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1982 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 565 |
| • Density | 4,280.30/sq mi (1,653.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40242
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| FIPS code | 21-54660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404344 |
Murray Hill is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is part of the larger Louisville Metro government area. In 2010, about 582 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 565.
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Where is Murray Hill Located?
Murray Hill is found in the northeastern part of Jefferson County. It shares borders with other small communities. To the north is Goose Creek. To the south, you'll find Langdon Place. The rest of its borders are with the main Louisville/Jefferson County area.
Distance to Louisville
The center of Downtown Louisville is about 11 miles (18 kilometers) southwest of Murray Hill.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says Murray Hill covers a total area of about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers). A very small part of this, about 1.23%, is water. The water flows into Little Goose Creek, which then joins Goose Creek and eventually the Ohio River.
People of Murray Hill
The number of people living in Murray Hill has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 619 | — | |
| 2000 | 616 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 582 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 565 | −2.9% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 616 people living in Murray Hill. These people lived in 282 households, and 161 of these were families. The city had about 4,991 people per square mile (1,927 people per square kilometer). There were also 311 housing units, which are places where people live.
Who Lives in Murray Hill?
Most of the people in Murray Hill in 2000 were White (92.53%). There were also smaller groups of African American (2.92%) and Asian (2.60%) residents. Some people identified with other races (0.65%) or with two or more races (1.30%). A very small number (0.32%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of the 282 households in 2000:
- 23.0% had children under 18 living with them.
- 53.2% were married couples living together.
- 2.8% were led by a female with no husband present.
- 42.9% were not families (meaning people living alone or with roommates).
- 41.1% of all households had just one person living there.
- 38.3% had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.18 people, and the average family had about 3.04 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- 21.6% were under 18 years old.
- 3.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 19.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 32.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Murray Hill was 49 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 82.2 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Murray Hill was $48,875. For families, the average income was higher, at $81,826. Men earned an average of $56,667, while women earned an average of $40,000. The average income per person in the city was $29,608.
A small number of people and families lived below the poverty line. About 1.2% of families and 1.9% of the total population were considered to be living in poverty. This included no one under 18, but 5.8% of those aged 65 or older.
