Woodbury, Kentucky facts for kids
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Woodbury, Kentucky
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Location of Woodbury in Butler County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 559.44/sq mi (216.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42288
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-84432 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0507088 |
Woodbury is a small city in Butler County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs.
In 2010, about 90 people lived in Woodbury. By 2020, the population was 80 people.
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History of Woodbury
Woodbury became an official city in the year 1856. This means it was given the power to govern itself at that time.
Geography of Woodbury
Woodbury is located in the southeastern part of Butler County. You can find it on the west bank of the Green River. The Green River is an important waterway in Kentucky.
The city of Morgantown, which is the main town of Butler County, is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Woodbury.
Size of the City
According to the United States Census Bureau, Woodbury is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Woodbury
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 57 | — | |
| 1860 | 185 | 224.6% | |
| 1870 | 171 | −7.6% | |
| 1880 | 190 | 11.1% | |
| 1890 | 194 | 2.1% | |
| 1900 | 167 | −13.9% | |
| 1910 | 173 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 117 | — | |
| 2000 | 87 | −25.6% | |
| 2010 | 90 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 80 | −11.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 87 people living in Woodbury. These people lived in 35 different homes, and 26 of those were families.
Most of the people living in Woodbury in 2000 were White. A small number, about 2.30%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of the 35 homes in Woodbury in 2000:
- About 34% had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly 69% were married couples living together.
- About 6% were homes where a mother lived with her children but without a husband.
- About 26% were individuals living alone or groups of people who were not families.
The average number of people in each home was about 2.49. For families, the average size was 3 people.
Age Groups
The people in Woodbury in 2000 were spread across different age groups:
- About 22% were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, almost 38%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- A smaller group, about 6%, was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Woodbury was 41 years.
Famous Person from Woodbury
- Claude C. Bloch was an admiral in the United States Navy. He was in charge of the local Naval District at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked during World War II. He was a notable person from Woodbury.
See also
In Spanish: Woodbury (Kentucky) para niños
