Smithfield, Kentucky facts for kids
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Smithfield, Kentucky
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Location of Smithfield in Henry County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 124 |
| • Density | 911.76/sq mi (351.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40068
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-71364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405473 |
Smithfield is a small city in Henry County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local government.
In 2020, about 124 people lived in Smithfield. The city's mayor is Greg Gephart.
History of Smithfield
Smithfield has a long history, especially with transportation. It used to be a stop on the Louisville and Cincinnati Railroad. This railroad was important for moving goods and people.
A post office has been open in Smithfield since 1851. This shows that the area has been a community for a very long time.
Geography of Smithfield
Smithfield is located in the southwestern part of Henry County. It is about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of New Castle, which is the main town and "county seat" of Henry County. A county seat is where the county government offices are located.
The city is also about 8 miles (13 km) southeast of La Grange. It is further away from the larger city of Louisville, about 32 miles (51 km) to the northeast.
The United States Census Bureau says that Smithfield covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 388 | — | |
| 1880 | 183 | — | |
| 1920 | 143 | — | |
| 1930 | 136 | −4.9% | |
| 1940 | 94 | −30.9% | |
| 1950 | 121 | 28.7% | |
| 1960 | 60 | −50.4% | |
| 1970 | 185 | 208.3% | |
| 1980 | 137 | −25.9% | |
| 1990 | 115 | −16.1% | |
| 2000 | 102 | −11.3% | |
| 2010 | 106 | 3.9% | |
| 2020 | 124 | 17.0% | |
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The population of Smithfield has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 102 people living in the city. By 2010, the population grew slightly to 106 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 124 residents.
Most people living in Smithfield are White. A small percentage are Native American.
In 2000, the average age of people in Smithfield was 29 years old. About 28.4% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there are many young people in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Smithfield (Kentucky) para niños
