Worthington Hills, Kentucky

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Worthington Hills, Kentucky
Worthington Hills, Kentucky (Kentucky)
Worthington Hills, Kentucky
Worthington Hills, Kentucky
Location within the state of Kentucky
Coordinates: 38°18′41″N 85°31′39″W / 38.31139, -85.5275
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Jefferson
Area
 - Total 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
 - Land 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
 - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation 741 ft (226 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 1,594
 - Density 5,699.9/sq mi (2,200.7/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
FIPS code 21-84891
GNIS feature ID 1669524

Worthington Hills is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,594 at the 2000 census.

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[edit] Geography

Worthington Hills is located at 38°18′41″N, 85°31′39″W (38.311389, -85.527500)[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.7 km²), all of it land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,594 people, 577 households, and 447 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,699.9 people per square mile (2,198.0/km²). There were 589 housing units at an average density of 2,106.2/sq mi (812.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 63.68% White, 30.74% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.69% Asian, 1.88% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.33% of the population.

There were 577 households out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 0.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 40.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 2.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,250, and the median income for a family was $58,500. Males had a median income of $40,278 versus $27,162 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,199. About 3.5% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

The town was founded by Thomas Worthington who resides in Worthington Hills with his wife, Mary and sons Russell, Dr. Chad Worthington and their daughter Dr. Amanda Worthington.

[edit] References

  1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

[edit] External links

Places in Louisville Metro
North
Orchard Grass Hills
West
Fincastle
Worthington Hills East
Pewee Valley
South
Louisville Ford Truck Plant
Southeast
O'Bannon