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'''Fort Mitchell''' is a [[list of Kentucky cities|home rule-class city]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.klc.org/UserFiles/files/ClassificationReformFACT(3).pdf |title=Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform |publisher=Kentucky League of Cities |accessdate=December 30, 2014}}</ref> in [[Kenton County, Kentucky|Kenton County]], [[Kentucky]], in the United States. The population was 8,207 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].
'''Fort Mitchell''' is a [[list of Kentucky cities|home rule-class city]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.klc.org/UserFiles/files/ClassificationReformFACT(3).pdf |title=Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform |publisher=Kentucky League of Cities |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> in [[Kenton County, Kentucky|Kenton County]], [[Kentucky]], in the United States. The population was 8,207 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Fort Mitchell is located at {{coord|39|2|50|N|84|33|36|W|type:city}} (39.047221, -84.559993).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Fort Mitchell is located at {{coord|39|2|50|N|84|33|36|W|type:city}} (39.047221, -84.559993).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.1|sqmi|km2}}, all land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.1|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==History==
==History==
Fort Mitchell was the site of one of seven [[American Civil War|Civil War]] fortifications built for the [[Defense of Cincinnati]]. The community was named for General [[Ormsby M. Mitchel]], a professor at Cincinnati College (now the [[University of Cincinnati]]) who designed the fortifications.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3Lac2FUSj_oC&q=cannon+ky&pg=PA106 | title=Kentucky Place Names | publisher=University Press of Kentucky | year=1987 | accessdate=2013-04-28 | author=Rennick, Robert M. | pages=106| isbn=0813126312 }}</ref>
Fort Mitchell was the site of one of seven [[American Civil War|Civil War]] fortifications built for the [[Defense of Cincinnati]]. The community was named for General [[Ormsby M. Mitchel]], a professor at Cincinnati College (now the [[University of Cincinnati]]) who designed the fortifications.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3Lac2FUSj_oC&q=cannon+ky&pg=PA106 | title=Kentucky Place Names | publisher=University Press of Kentucky | year=1987 | access-date=2013-04-28 | author=Rennick, Robert M. | pages=106| isbn=0813126312 }}</ref>


Fort Mitchell was chartered as a city in 1910. It annexed '''South Ft. Mitchell''' (inc.&thinsp;1927) in 1967 and '''Crescent Park''' in 1999.<ref>Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Fort Mitchell, Kentucky". Accessed 25 July 2013.</ref>
Fort Mitchell was chartered as a city in 1910. It annexed '''South Ft. Mitchell''' (inc.&thinsp;1927) in 1967 and '''Crescent Park''' in 1999.<ref>Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Fort Mitchell, Kentucky". Accessed 25 July 2013.</ref>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> there were 8,207 people, 3,530 households, and 2,033 families living in the city. The population density was 2,581.8 people per square mile (997.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 3,744 housing units at an average density of 1,195.0 per square mile (461.8/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 96.87% White, 0.99% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|other races]], and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2011-05-14 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> there were 8,207 people, 3,530 households, and 2,033 families living in the city. The population density was 2,581.8 people per square mile (997.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 3,744 housing units at an average density of 1,195.0 per square mile (461.8/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 96.87% White, 0.99% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|other races]], and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.


Of the 3,446 households 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 35.6% of households were one person and 11.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.05.
Of the 3,446 households 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 35.6% of households were one person and 11.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.05.
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 8,089 people, 3,530 households, and 2,033 families living in the city. The population density was 2,581.8 people per square mile (997.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 3,744 housing units at an average density of 1,195.0/sq&nbsp;mi (461.8/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 96.87% White, 0.99% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 8,089 people, 3,530 households, and 2,033 families living in the city. The population density was 2,581.8 people per square mile (997.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 3,744 housing units at an average density of 1,195.0/sq&nbsp;mi (461.8/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 96.87% White, 0.99% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>


Of the 3,530 households 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 35.6% of households were one person and 11.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.05.
Of the 3,530 households 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 35.6% of households were one person and 11.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.05.

Revision as of 19:52, 1 January 2021

Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
City
Location of Fort Mitchell in Kenton County, Kentucky.
Location of Fort Mitchell in Kenton County, Kentucky.
Coordinates: 39°2′50″N 84°33′36″W / 39.04722°N 84.56000°W / 39.04722; -84.56000
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyKenton
IncorporatedFebruary 14, 1910
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorJude Hehman
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.11 sq mi (8.07 km2)
 • Land3.10 sq mi (8.02 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
853 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
8,207
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
8,241
 • Density2,660.96/sq mi (1,027.24/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
41011, 41017
Area code859
FIPS code21-28558
GNIS feature ID0492355
Websitefortmitchell.com

Fort Mitchell is a home rule-class city[3] in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 8,207 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Fort Mitchell is located at 39°2′50″N 84°33′36″W / 39.04722°N 84.56000°W / 39.04722; -84.56000 (39.047221, -84.559993).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), all land.

History

Fort Mitchell was the site of one of seven Civil War fortifications built for the Defense of Cincinnati. The community was named for General Ormsby M. Mitchel, a professor at Cincinnati College (now the University of Cincinnati) who designed the fortifications.[5]

Fort Mitchell was chartered as a city in 1910. It annexed South Ft. Mitchell (inc. 1927) in 1967 and Crescent Park in 1999.[6]

Culture

  • Fort Mitchell, Kentucky has an annual Fourth of July Parade.
  • There are over 120,000 people buried in three cemeteries in Fort Mitchell.
  • The world's only ventriloquist museum, the Vent Haven Museum, is in Fort Mitchell.

Education

Fort Mitchell is home to the Beechwood Independent School District, a public K-12 institution and Blessed Sacrament is a Catholic K-8 institution. Beechwood High School was ranked #333 on the U.S. News & World Report 2015 list of best high schools nationwide.

Notable people

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
191080—
1920169111.3%
1930359112.4%
194070596.4%
1950372−47.2%
196052541.1%
19706,9821,229.9%
19807,2944.5%
19907,4382.0%
20008,0898.8%
20108,2071.5%
2019 (est.)8,241[2]0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

At the 2010 census,[8] there were 8,207 people, 3,530 households, and 2,033 families living in the city. The population density was 2,581.8 people per square mile (997.8/km2). There were 3,744 housing units at an average density of 1,195.0 per square mile (461.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.87% White, 0.99% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

Of the 3,446 households 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 35.6% of households were one person and 11.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.05.

The age distribution was 23.9% under 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median household income was $46,335 and the median family income was $63,910. Full-time male workers had a median income of $41,358 versus $29,873 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,229. As of the 2000 census, about 2.6% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 8,089 people, 3,530 households, and 2,033 families living in the city. The population density was 2,581.8 people per square mile (997.8/km2). There were 3,744 housing units at an average density of 1,195.0/sq mi (461.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.87% White, 0.99% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85%.[9]

Of the 3,530 households 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 35.6% of households were one person and 11.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.05.

The age distribution was 23.9% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median household income was $46,335 and the median family income was $63,910. Males had a median income of $41,358 versus $29,873 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,229. About 2.6% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 106. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
  6. ^ Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Fort Mitchell, Kentucky". Accessed 25 July 2013.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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