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
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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 home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a part of the Louisville Metro government, but operates as a city under the Mayor to Commissioner form of government. Per the 2020 census, the population was 380, but the city administration has made several annexation ordinances that have passed and awaits updated information. The current city population is estimated to be 380. It currently has the highest population density for any city in Kentucky.
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Geography
Poplar Hills is located in central Jefferson County. It is bordered to the northeast by Watterson Park and on all other sides by consolidated Louisville/Jefferson County. Kentucky Route 864 (Poplar Level Road) runs along the northeast border of the community. Downtown Louisville is 7 miles (11 km) to the northwest.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Poplar Hills has a total area of 0.03 square miles (0.07 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 377 | — | |
| 2000 | 396 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 362 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 380 | 5.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 42 | 42 | 11.60% | 11.05% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 210 | 73 | 58.01% | 19.21% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 1 | 0.55% | 0.26% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 4 | 0 | 1.10% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 3 | 0.28% | 0.79% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 2 | 9 | 0.55% | 2.37% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 101 | 252 | 27.90% | 66.32% |
| Total | 362 | 380 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
In Spanish: Poplar Hills (Kentucky) para niños
