Oneida, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Buildings along River Street
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 Oneida
Location in Kentucky
Oneida
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.43 km2) |
| • Land | 2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 370 |
| • Density | 181.37/sq mi (69.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
40972
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-58062 |
| GNIS feature ID | 514357 |
Oneida (pronounced "oh-NY-duh") is a small community in Clay County, Kentucky, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own local government like a city does. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately. In 2020, about 238 people lived there. Oneida is well-known as the home of the Oneida Baptist Institute.
Three important creeks meet near Oneida. These are Goose Creek, the Red Bird River, and Bullskin Creek. When they join together, they form the South Fork of the Kentucky River. This happens just a short distance from the center of town. A main road leading from Oneida towards Leslie County is even named "Bullskin" after the creek.
Population in Oneida
The number of people living in Oneida has changed over time. In 2010, there were 410 people living in the community. By the year 2020, the population was counted as 238 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 410 | — | |
| 2020 | 238 | −42.0% | |
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Interesting People from Oneida
Oneida has been the home of several notable individuals.
- James Anderson Burns was the person who started the Oneida Baptist Institute. He was also its first president.
- Bert Combs was a lawyer and a judge. He also served as the 50th Governor of Kentucky.
- Jensen Huang is a co-founder and the CEO of a big technology company called Nvidia.
- Anne Shelby is a writer known for her children's books.
Climate in Oneida
The weather in Oneida has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. According to a system that classifies climates, Oneida has a "humid subtropical climate." This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Oneida (Kentucky) para niños
