Park Hills, Kentucky facts for kids
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Park Hills, Kentucky
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Houses in the Park Hills Historic District
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Location within Kenton County and Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Kenton |
| Incorporated | 1927 |
| Named for | nearby Devou Park |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,162 |
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3,155 |
| • Density | 4,069.50/sq mi (1,571.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41011
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-59255 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404476 |
Park Hills is a small city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. It is a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to govern itself in many ways. In 2020, about 3,162 people lived here. Park Hills is a suburb of the larger Cincinnati metropolitan area. A big part of the city, known for its historic buildings, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This area is called the Park Hills Historic District.
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History of Park Hills
The land where Park Hills now stands was first divided into smaller plots around 1845. This land was owned by people named Coran, Corry, and Spencer. For many years, the community stayed quite small.
Then, in 1926, two people named D. Collins Lee and Robert Simmons started to develop the area. They helped turn it into the city we know today. The city of Park Hills was officially created, or "incorporated," the very next year in 1927.
Geography and Location
Park Hills is located in the northern part of Kentucky. It is very close to downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, about 2.5 miles away. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is also nearby, about 10 miles from the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Park Hills covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city is part of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. This region is known for its rolling hills and fertile land. Park Hills is also part of the Upland South region of the United States.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,275 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,615 | 26.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,577 | 59.6% | |
| 1960 | 4,076 | 58.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,999 | −1.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,500 | −12.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,321 | −5.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,977 | −10.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,970 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,162 | 6.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 3,155 | 6.2% | |
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The population of Park Hills has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 2,977 people living in the city. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,162 people. Most of the people living in Park Hills are White. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people are of Hispanic or Latino background.
The city has many different types of households. Some are married couples with children, while others are single-parent families or individuals living alone. The average age of people in Park Hills is about 37 years old.
Education in Park Hills
Park Hills has good schools for its young residents. Students can attend both public and private schools within or near the community.
Public Schools for Park Hills Students
The city is part of the Kenton County School District. This district provides public education for students from pre-kindergarten all the way through high school.
- Students in grades 9 through 12 attend Dixie Heights High School.
- Students in grades 6 through 8 go to Turkey Foot Middle School.
- Younger students, from Pre-K through 5th grade, attend Fort Wright Elementary.
Private Schools in the Community
Park Hills is also home to two private Catholic high schools. These schools are run by the Diocese of Covington, which manages 17 schools in Kenton County.
- Covington Catholic High School is a school for boys.
- Notre Dame Academy is a school for girls.
See also
In Spanish: Park Hills (Kentucky) para niños
