Richlawn, Kentucky facts for kids
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Richlawn, Kentucky
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Location of Richlawn in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Richlawn, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Richlawn, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 415 |
| • Density | 4,108.91/sq mi (1,583.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40207
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| FIPS code | 21-65208 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404613 |
Richlawn is a small city in eastern Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a home rule-class city, which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs.
In 2020, about 415 people lived in Richlawn. The city's population has changed a bit over the years. In 2000, there were 454 residents, and by 2010, it had gone down to 405. Richlawn is surrounded by the larger city of St. Matthews.
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Where is Richlawn?
Richlawn is located in the northern part of Jefferson County. A major road, U.S. Route 60 (also called Shelbyville Road), forms the southern edge of the community. Downtown Louisville is only about 6 miles (10 km) to the west.
The United States Census Bureau says that Richlawn covers a total area of about 0.10 square miles (0.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People in Richlawn
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 655 | — | |
| 1960 | 649 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 578 | −10.9% | |
| 1980 | 485 | −16.1% | |
| 1990 | 435 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 454 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 405 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 415 | 2.5% | |
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Let's look at some facts about the people who live in Richlawn, based on information from the year 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 454 people living in Richlawn. These people lived in 194 households, and 135 of these were families. The city had 198 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Who Lives in Richlawn?
Most people in Richlawn were White, making up about 96.5% of the population. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The people in Richlawn were of different ages. About 22% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the city was 38 years.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average income for a household in Richlawn was about $66,071 per year. For families, the average income was around $75,000 per year. Very few people in Richlawn were living below the poverty line at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Richlawn (Kentucky) para niños
