Poplar Hills, Kentucky facts for kids
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Poplar Hills, Kentucky
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Location of Poplar Hills in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Poplar Hills, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Poplar Hills, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1983 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Commissioner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 380 |
| • Density | 12,700/sq mi (5,400/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40213
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| ZIP Code |
40218
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| FIPS code | 21-62370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404551 |
Poplar Hills is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It's called a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs.
Even though it's part of the larger Louisville Metro government, Poplar Hills runs itself. It uses a "Mayor-Commissioner" style of government. This means a mayor and commissioners work together to make decisions for the city.
According to the 2020 census, about 380 people lived in Poplar Hills. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country. The city has also added more land and people recently through something called "annexation." This means the city's borders have grown.
Poplar Hills has the highest population density of any city in Kentucky. Population density tells you how many people live in a certain amount of space. This means many people live close together in Poplar Hills.
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Exploring Poplar Hills' Location
Poplar Hills is located in the middle of Jefferson County. It shares a border with Watterson Park to its northeast. On all other sides, it's surrounded by the larger area of Louisville/Jefferson County.
A road called Kentucky Route 864 (also known as Poplar Level Road) runs along the northeast edge of the community. If you travel about 7 miles (11 km) to the northwest, you'll reach Downtown Louisville.
The United States Census Bureau says that Poplar Hills covers a total area of about 0.07 square kilometers (0.03 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Understanding the Population
The number of people living in Poplar Hills has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different censuses:
- In 1990, the population was 377.
- In 2000, it grew slightly to 396.
- By 2010, it decreased to 362.
- In the most recent 2020 census, the population was 380.
Who Lives in Poplar Hills?
The 2020 census also gives us information about the different groups of people living in Poplar Hills. It's important to remember that the census counts people by their race and also by whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin. People of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race.
Here's a simple breakdown of the population in 2020:
- About 11% of the people were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- Around 19% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- A very small number were Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic or Latino).
- No residents were Asian or Pacific Islander (not Hispanic or Latino).
- Less than 1% were of another race (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 2% were of two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino).
- The largest group, about 66%, were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).
This shows that Poplar Hills is a diverse community with people from many different backgrounds living there.
See also
In Spanish: Poplar Hills (Kentucky) para niños
