Raywick, Kentucky facts for kids
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Raywick, Kentucky
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Welcome sign along KY 84
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Location in Marion County, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 155 |
| • Density | 172.99/sq mi (66.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40060
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-64146 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0501630 |
Raywick is a small city located in Marion County, Kentucky, in the United States. In 2020, about 155 people lived there.
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History of Raywick
Raywick got its name from two early families, the Ray family and the Wickliffe family. Loyd Ray and Nancy Wickliffe from these families got married in 1811.
A post office opened in Raywick in 1833. The city officially became a city in 1838.
Geography of Raywick
Raywick is located in the western part of Marion County. It sits along the Rolling Fork river. This river meets Prather Creek nearby.
The city is about 5 miles (8 km) east of where three counties meet: Marion, Nelson, and LaRue counties.
Raywick is centered around two main roads. Kentucky Route 527 goes north about 6 miles (10 km) to Loretto. It also goes south about 18 miles (29 km) to Campbellsville. Kentucky Route 84 connects Raywick to Lebanon, which is about 10 miles (16 km) to the east.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Raywick covers an area of 0.92 square miles (2.37 km²). A small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 km²), is water.
People Living in Raywick
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 158 | — | |
| 1870 | 160 | 1.3% | |
| 1880 | 146 | −8.7% | |
| 1900 | 140 | — | |
| 1910 | 182 | 30.0% | |
| 1990 | 157 | — | |
| 2000 | 144 | −8.3% | |
| 2010 | 134 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 155 | 15.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 144 people living in Raywick. These people lived in 59 households, and 44 of these were families. The city had about 194 people per square mile (75 per km²).
Most of the households (55.9%) were married couples living together. About 40.7% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.44 people.
The median age for people in the city was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older. About 27.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
The median income for a household in Raywick was $34,375. This means half the households earned more than this, and half earned less. About 12.9% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Raywick
- J. Proctor Knott – He was a governor of Kentucky.
See also
In Spanish: Raywick (Kentucky) para niños
