Thornhill, Kentucky facts for kids
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Thornhill, Kentucky
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Location of Thornhill in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Thornhill, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Thornhill, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 185 |
| • Density | 4,111.11/sq mi (1,572.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40222
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| FIPS code | 21-76380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405587 |
Thornhill is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, 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 185 people lived there.
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Where is Thornhill Located?
Thornhill is in the northeastern part of Jefferson County. A road called Kentucky Route 22 (Brownsboro Road) runs along its southern edge.
This small city is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northeast of another place called Northfield. It's also about 8 miles (13 kilometers) northeast of downtown Louisville, a much larger city.
Size of Thornhill
Thornhill is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.04 square miles (0.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there is no water within the city limits.
Who Lives in Thornhill?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 233 | — | |
| 1990 | 146 | −37.3% | |
| 2000 | 175 | 19.9% | |
| 2010 | 178 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 185 | 3.9% | |
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Let's look at how many people have lived in Thornhill over the years:
- In 1980, there were 233 people.
- By 1990, the number went down to 146.
- In 2000, it grew to 175 people.
- In 2010, there were 178 residents.
- Most recently, in 2020, the population was 185 people.
Families and Households
In 2000, there were 175 people living in 72 households. A household means all the people living together in one home. Most of these households (60 of them) were families.
- About 29% of the households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (about 74%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (about 8%) were single mothers with no husband present.
- About 14% of households were just one person living alone.
- About 7% of households were single people aged 65 or older.
The average number of people in a household was about 2.4, and the average family had about 2.7 people.
Age Groups
In 2000, the people in Thornhill were of different ages:
- About 21% were under 18 years old.
- About 3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 24% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Thornhill was 47 years old.
More Information
- Thornhill City Website
See also
- In Spanish: Thornhill (Kentucky) para niños
