Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky | |
|---|---|
 Location of Fort Mitchell in Kenton County, Kentucky. | |
| Coordinates: 39°2′50″N 84°33′36″W / 39.04722°N 84.56000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Kenton |
| Incorporated | February 14, 1910 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Jude Hehman |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km2) |
| • Land | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 8,207 |
• Estimate (2018)[1] | 8,242 |
| • Density | 2,581.8/sq mi (996.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 41011, 41017 |
| Area code | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-28558 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0492355 |
| Website | fortmitchell |
Fort Mitchell is a home rule-class city[2] 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 (39.047221, -84.559993).[3]
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.[4]
Fort Mitchell was chartered as a city in 1910. It annexed South Ft. Mitchell (inc. 1927) in 1967 and Crescent Park in 1999.[5]
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 is in Fort Mitchell.
Education
Fort Mitchell is home to 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
- Ryan Poston- murder victim
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 80 | — | |
| 1920 | 169 | 111.3% | |
| 1930 | 359 | 112.4% | |
| 1940 | 705 | 96.4% | |
| 1950 | 372 | −47.2% | |
| 1960 | 525 | 41.1% | |
| 1970 | 6,982 | 1,229.9% | |
| 1980 | 7,294 | 4.5% | |
| 1990 | 7,438 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 8,089 | 8.8% | |
| 2010 | 8,207 | 1.5% | |
| 2018 (est.) | 8,242 | [1] | 0.4% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
2010 census
As of the census of 2010,[7] there were 8,207 people, 3,530 households, and 2,033 families residing 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.
There were 3,446 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city, the population was spread out with 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 income for a household in the city was $46,335, and the median income for a family 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
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 8,089 people, 3,530 households, and 2,033 families residing 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% of the population.
There were 3,530 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city, the population was spread out with 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% who were 65 years of age 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 income for a household in the city was $46,335, and the median income for a family 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
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 106. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
- ^ Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Fort Mitchell, Kentucky". Accessed 25 July 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
External links
- Official website
- Historical Texts and Images of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
- Fort Mitchell, American Civil War fort
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