Philpot, Kentucky facts for kids
Philpot is a small community located in Daviess County, in the state of Kentucky, USA. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Quick facts for kids
Philpot
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Daviess |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.31 sq mi (8.57 km2) |
| • Land | 3.28 sq mi (8.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 991 |
| • Density | 301.77/sq mi (116.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| FIPS code | 21-60654 |
| GNIS feature ID | 500543 |
People in Philpot
This section tells us about the number of people who live in Philpot.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 991 | — | |
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According to the 2020 U.S. Census, there were 991 people living in Philpot. The U.S. Census is a big count of everyone in the country that happens every ten years.
History of Philpot
Philpot has been around for a long time! A post office, which helps send and receive mail, has been open in Philpot since the 1870s. The community was named after an early settler in the area, a person named Augustus J. Philpot.
Schools in Philpot
Philpot used to have its own elementary school for young students. However, this school closed down in 2005. Now, elementary school students who live in Philpot attend Country Heights Elementary School. This school is located on Kentucky Route 54, which is near the eastern edge of a larger city called Owensboro.
