Rolling Hills, Kentucky facts for kids
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Rolling Hills, Kentucky
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Location of Rolling Hills in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Rolling Hills, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Rolling Hills, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 934 |
| • Density | 4,941.80/sq mi (1,904.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40242
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| FIPS code | 21-66504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404647 |
Rolling Hills is a small city located in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, about 934 people lived in Rolling Hills.
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Where is Rolling Hills Located?
Rolling Hills is in the northeastern part of Jefferson County. It shares borders with other small towns. To the north, you'll find Langdon Place. To the east is Meadow Vale. Westwood is to the west. The rest of its borders are with the larger city area of Louisville/Jefferson County. Rolling Hills is about 11 miles northeast of downtown Louisville.
How Big is Rolling Hills?
The United States Census Bureau says that Rolling Hills covers a total area of about 0.5 square kilometers (or 0.19 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Rolling Hills?
The population of Rolling Hills has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,313 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,122 | −14.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,135 | 1.2% | |
| 2000 | 907 | −20.1% | |
| 2010 | 959 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 934 | −2.6% | |
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Understanding the Community
In 2000, there were 907 people living in 385 homes in Rolling Hills. Many of these homes were families. About 29.9% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most people in the city were White (90.74%). There were also African American, Native American, and Asian residents.
The average age of people in Rolling Hills in 2000 was 39 years old. About 22.2% of the population was under 18. This means there were many young people and families living in the city.
What About Income?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Rolling Hills was $51,071 per year. For families, the average income was $57,375. A small number of families and people were living below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Rolling Hills (Kentucky) para niños
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Location of Rolling Hills in Jefferson County, Kentucky
