Reidland, Kentucky facts for kids
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Reidland, Kentucky
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 Reidland, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Reidland, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McCracken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.87 sq mi (12.60 km2) |
| • Land | 4.80 sq mi (12.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,526 |
| • Density | 942.52/sq mi (363.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42003 (Paducah)
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-64632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0501719 |
Reidland is a small community in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city. In 2020, about 4,526 people lived there. Reidland is part of the larger Paducah metropolitan area.
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Exploring Reidland's Location
Reidland is found in the southeastern part of McCracken County. Its northern edge is partly next to the Tennessee River. The southern part is partly bordered by Interstate 24, a major highway. The city of Paducah is about 6 miles (10 km) to the northwest.
Major Roads in Reidland
Several important roads pass through or near Reidland. U.S. Route 62 goes through the northern area. It connects Reidland to Paducah in the northwest. It also goes east to Calvert City, which is about 10 miles (16 km) away.
U.S. Route 68 starts in Reidland at US 62. From there, it travels east-southeast for about 71 miles (114 km) to Hopkinsville. U.S. Route 60 also meets US 62 near Reidland's northern border. US 60 heads northwest to Paducah. It also crosses the Tennessee River to the northeast. This leads to Ledbetter, about 4 miles (6 km) away, and Smithland, about 12 miles (19 km) away.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Reidland is about 4.87 square miles (12.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.79 square miles (12.4 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water. This water makes up about 1.56% of Reidland's total area.
Reidland's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 3,730 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,054 | 8.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,353 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,491 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,526 | 0.8% | |
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The population of Reidland has slowly grown over the years. In 1980, there were 3,730 people. By 2020, the population had reached 4,526.
Who Lives in Reidland?
In 2000, there were 4,353 people living in Reidland. There were 1,793 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households, about 65.8%, were married couples. About 7.9% were led by a female without a husband. About 23.7% were not families.
The average household had 2.42 people. The average family had 2.81 people.
Age Groups in the Community
In 2000, the population was spread across different age groups.
- About 22.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.1% were 65 years old or older.
The median age was 42 years. This means half the people were younger than 42, and half were older.
Reidland's Special Recognition
In March 2015, a magazine called Business Insider featured Reidland. It was named the Most Affordable Small Town in Kentucky. This means it was recognized as a great place to live that doesn't cost too much money.
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