North Middletown, Kentucky facts for kids
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North Middletown, Kentucky
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Location of North Middletown in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bourbon |
| Incorporated | 1819 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 610 |
| • Density | 1,831.83/sq mi (707.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40357
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-56820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404396 |
North Middletown is a small city in Bourbon County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2010, about 643 people lived there. This city is part of the larger Lexington-Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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About North Middletown
A Look at Its Past
North Middletown became an official city in 1818. The word "North" was added to its name. This was done to make sure people didn't confuse it with another place called Middletown, Kentucky. A post office has been open in North Middletown since 1819.
Where is North Middletown?
North Middletown is located in the southeastern part of Bourbon County. A main road, U.S. Route 460, goes right through the middle of the town. This road is also known as Main Street.
If you travel northwest on Route 460, you will reach Paris. Paris is the county seat and is about 10 miles (16 km) away. If you go southeast, you will arrive at Mount Sterling, which is about 12 miles (19 km) away. The city covers a total area of about 0.33 square miles (0.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
Over the years, the number of people living in North Middletown has changed. Here is a look at the population from different census records:
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| 1830 | 195 | — | |
| 1870 | 320 | — | |
| 1880 | 377 | 17.8% | |
| 1890 | 496 | 31.6% | |
| 1900 | 484 | −2.4% | |
| 1910 | 390 | −19.4% | |
| 1920 | 339 | −13.1% | |
| 1930 | 400 | 18.0% | |
| 1940 | 376 | −6.0% | |
| 1950 | 319 | −15.2% | |
| 1960 | 291 | −8.8% | |
| 1970 | 433 | 48.8% | |
| 1980 | 637 | 47.1% | |
| 1990 | 602 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 562 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 643 | 14.4% | |
| 2020 | 610 | −5.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 562 people living in the city. There were 217 households, which are groups of people living in the same home. About 156 of these households were families. The average household had about 2.59 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the city was 36 years.
