Worthington Hills, Kentucky facts for kids
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City of Worthington Hills, Kentucky
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Location of City of Worthington Hills in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Worthington Hills, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Worthington Hills, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1980 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,563 |
| • Density | 6,105.47/sq mi (2,355.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40245
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| FIPS code | 21-84891 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405791 |
City of Worthington Hills is a small city in Jefferson 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.
This city is a suburb of Louisville. It officially became its own city on January 31, 1980, when the state legislature approved it.
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Exploring Worthington Hills Geography
Worthington Hills is located in the northeastern part of Jefferson County. It shares its borders with Coldstream to the north and east. The rest of its borders are with the larger city of Louisville and Jefferson County.
Downtown Louisville is about 15 miles (24 kilometers) to the southwest. The city covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.66 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Understanding Worthington Hills Population
Worthington Hills has a changing population. In 2000, there were 1,594 people living there. By 2010, the population had decreased slightly to 1,446 people. However, the latest count in 2020 showed an increase to 1,563 residents.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 973 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,594 | 63.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,446 | −9.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,563 | 8.1% | |
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Who Lives in Worthington Hills?
In 2000, there were 577 households in the city. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 44% of these households had children under 18 years old. Most households (60%) were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.76 people. The average family had about 3.12 people.
Age Groups in the City
The population of Worthington Hills includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 28% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 40% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- A small number, about 2%, were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the city was 31 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Worthington Hills was $56,250 per year. For families, the average income was $58,500 per year.
A small percentage of families (about 3.5%) and individuals (about 2.9%) lived below the poverty line. This included about 1.8% of children under 18 and 7.5% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Worthington Hills para niños
