New Haven, Kentucky facts for kids
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New Haven, Kentucky
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Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven, Kentucky
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Location of New Haven in Nelson County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Nelson |
| Incorporated | 1839 |
| Named for | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 798 |
| • Density | 1,380.62/sq mi (533.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40051
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-55758 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404360 |
New Haven is a small city located in Nelson County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a home rule-class city, which means it has the power to govern itself on local matters. In 2010, the city had a population of 855 people. By 2020, the population was 798.
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Where is New Haven Located?
New Haven is found right next to the border between Nelson County and Larue County. It sits where two main roads meet: US Route 31E and Kentucky Route 52.
A river called Rolling Fork flows along the western side of the city. Another nearby city, Bardstown, is about 12 miles northeast of New Haven along Route 31E.
The United States Census Bureau says that New Haven covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in New Haven?
New Haven has seen its population change over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 99 | — | |
| 1880 | 437 | 341.4% | |
| 1890 | 389 | −11.0% | |
| 1900 | 350 | −10.0% | |
| 1910 | 405 | 15.7% | |
| 1920 | 104 | −74.3% | |
| 1930 | 68 | −34.6% | |
| 1940 | 549 | 707.4% | |
| 1950 | 563 | 2.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,009 | 79.2% | |
| 1970 | 977 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 926 | −5.2% | |
| 1990 | 796 | −14.0% | |
| 2000 | 849 | 6.7% | |
| 2010 | 855 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 798 | −6.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 849 people living in New Haven. These people lived in 341 different homes, and 243 of these were families.
The average home in New Haven had about 2.49 people living in it. The average family had about 2.95 people.
Age Groups in New Haven
The population of New Haven in 2000 included people of all ages:
- About 27.1% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.8% were 65 years old or older.
The median age (the middle age) of people in the city was 35 years old.
Education in New Haven
New Haven has a lending library for its residents. It is a part of the Nelson County Public Library system. This means people can borrow books and other materials from the library.
Arts and Culture in New Haven
New Haven is home to a few interesting places that are important for arts and culture:
- The Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani: This is a famous monastery where monks live. It was once home to the well-known writer and monk, Thomas Merton.
- Kentucky Railway Museum: This museum is a great place to learn about trains and railway history. It houses "Old 152", which is the official steam locomotive of Kentucky.
