Pleasureville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Pleasureville, Kentucky
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Downtown Pleasureville (South Town)
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Location of Pleasureville in Henry County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| Counties | Henry & Shelby |
| Incorporated | 1842 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 779 |
| • Density | 1,609.50/sq mi (621.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40057
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-61788 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404540 |
Pleasureville is a small city in Kentucky, United States. It is located in both Henry and Shelby Counties. In 2010, about 834 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 779. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs.
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History of Pleasureville
In 1784, a group of about 30 Dutch families bought a large piece of land. It was about 10,000 acres (40 square kilometers). They bought it from Squire Boone, who was the brother of the famous explorer Daniel Boone. These families built a fort to protect themselves. This fort was about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of where north Pleasureville is today.
Their land was shared and farmed together. Abraham Banta managed the land for everyone. This area was called different names. Some names were "The Dutch Tract" or "Low Dutch Settlement." It was also known as "Bantatown."
The post office for the area was set up around 1828. It was named Pleasureville. The city officially became a city in 1842 under this name. People say the name "Pleasureville" came from a visitor. The visitor said it was a "pleasure" to stay among such nice people.
Railroad and Town Split
In 1858, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad came to the area. But the train tracks were built about a mile south of the original community. So, the post office moved to the new settlement near the train station in 1874. This new settlement also took the name Pleasureville.
The older part of the city then became known as North Pleasureville. It got its own post office in 1879.
Merging North and South Town
The two parts of the city, Pleasureville and North Pleasureville, joined together in 1962. Even today, local people sometimes call them North Town and South Town.
Geography of Pleasureville
Pleasureville is located in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. This area is known for its rolling hills and rich soil. The city's exact location is at 38 degrees 20 minutes 57 seconds North latitude and 85 degrees 6 minutes 51 seconds West longitude.
The city covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Pleasureville is located on State Highway 241. It is also south of U.S. Route 421.
Population Changes
Pleasureville has seen its population change over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 175 | — | |
| 1890 | 202 | 15.4% | |
| 1900 | 272 | 34.7% | |
| 1910 | 522 | 91.9% | |
| 1920 | 308 | −41.0% | |
| 1930 | 341 | 10.7% | |
| 1940 | 438 | 28.4% | |
| 1950 | 355 | −18.9% | |
| 1960 | 466 | 31.3% | |
| 1970 | 747 | 60.3% | |
| 1980 | 837 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 761 | −9.1% | |
| 2000 | 869 | 14.2% | |
| 2010 | 834 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 779 | −6.6% | |
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Life in Pleasureville (2000 Census)
In the year 2000, there were 869 people living in Pleasureville. These people lived in 340 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 236 of these households were families.
- About 33% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (53.8%) were married couples living together.
- About 23.8% of all households were single individuals.
- Nearly 14.4% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.56 people. The average family had about 2.98 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- 25.1% were under 18 years old.
- 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 19.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Pleasureville was 36 years.
Climate
Pleasureville has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means the area has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool. This climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Pleasureville (Kentucky) para niños
