Campbellsville, Kentucky

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Campbellsville is a city in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 10,498 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Taylor CountyGR6, and the home of Campbellsville University.

[edit] Geography

Location of Campbellsville, Kentucky

Campbellsville is located at 37°20′45″N, 85°20′44″W (37.345951, -85.345444)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.7 km² (6.1 mi²). 15.4 km² (6.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (1.65%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 10,498 people, 4,432 households, and 2,814 families residing in the city. The population density was 680.1/km² (1,760.9/mi²). There were 4,876 housing units at an average density of 315.9/km² (817.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.11% White, 8.74% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.

There were 4,432 households out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 14.0% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,922, and the median income for a family was $30,643. Males had a median income of $26,672 versus $19,736 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,996. About 18.7% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.6% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.

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