Smiths Grove, Kentucky facts for kids
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Smiths Grove, Kentucky
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Location of Smiths Grove in Warren County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 752 |
| • Density | 964.10/sq mi (372.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42171
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| FIPS code | 21-71454 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0503812 |
Smiths Grove is a small city located in Warren County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs.
According to the 2020 Census, about 752 people live there. Smiths Grove is also part of the larger Bowling Green metropolitan area.
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Geography of Smiths Grove
Smiths Grove is found at specific geographic coordinates: 37.053448 degrees North and 86.207569 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact location on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The population of Smiths Grove has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 388 | — | |
| 1900 | 411 | — | |
| 1910 | 726 | 76.6% | |
| 1920 | 815 | 12.3% | |
| 1930 | 718 | −11.9% | |
| 1940 | 699 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 683 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 613 | −10.2% | |
| 1970 | 756 | 23.3% | |
| 1980 | 767 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 703 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 784 | 11.5% | |
| 2010 | 714 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 752 | 5.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 784 people living in Smiths Grove. These people lived in 298 households, and 228 of these were families. The city had about 945 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Smiths Grove were White (84.82%), and about 12.12% were African American. A small percentage of the population was from other racial backgrounds. About 1.91% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.9%) had children under 18 living with them. About 60.4% of households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.62 people, and the average family had 3.03 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 27.2% were under 18 years old. The median age in the city was 38 years, meaning half the people were younger and half were older than 38.
Education in Smiths Grove
Smiths Grove has good educational options for its young residents.
Local Schools
North Warren Elementary is a school located right in Smiths Grove. It is part of the Warren County Public School System.
Older students from Smiths Grove attend Warren East Middle and High Schools. These schools are located a bit west of town, near the city of Bowling Green.
Public Library
The city also has a lending library. This library is a branch of the Warren County Public Library, offering books and resources for everyone in the community.
Transportation in Smiths Grove
Getting around Smiths Grove and to other places is made easy by its transportation links.
Major Roads
Interstate 65 is a major highway that goes right by Smiths Grove. You can get directly into the city using Exit 38.
KY 101 is another important road. It is known as Main Street within the town and serves as the central road through Smiths Grove.
Railroad Access
The downtown area of Smiths Grove is also crossed by a CSX Transportation railway line. This line used to be part of the historic Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
