Cadiz, Kentucky
Cadiz, Kentucky | ||
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FIPS code 21-11692 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2403963[2] | |
Website | cadiz |
Cadiz (
Cadiz is a historic town located close to
Etymology
William Henry Perrin's 1884 History of Trigg County does not explain the origin of Spanish name of the town. In May 1820 the county commission chose to use Robert Baker's land as the site of the county seat. He relinquished his stable yard and the surrounding 50 acres (200,000 m2). From August to October, the commission platted the town in blocks and named it as Cadiz.[7] Rennick's Kentucky Place Names repeats the local tradition that a Spaniard in the surveying party successfully suggested his hometown. The book also states that "It was definitely not named for the city in Ohio."[4] The name, however, does not take the Spanish pronunciation.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), all land.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1830 | 112 | — | |
1840 | 450 | 301.8% | |
1860 | 706 | — | |
1870 | 680 | −3.7% | |
1880 | 646 | −5.0% | |
1890 | 890 | 37.8% | |
1900 | 881 | −1.0% | |
1910 | 1,005 | 14.1% | |
1920 | 897 | −10.7% | |
1930 | 1,114 | 24.2% | |
1940 | 1,228 | 10.2% | |
1950 | 1,280 | 4.2% | |
1960 | 1,980 | 54.7% | |
1970 | 1,987 | 0.4% | |
1980 | 1,661 | −16.4% | |
1990 | 2,148 | 29.3% | |
2000 | 2,373 | 10.5% | |
2010 | 2,558 | 7.8% | |
2020 | 2,540 | −0.7% | |
2022 (est.) | 2,716 | [8] | 6.9% |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] |
As of the
There were 1,541 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% 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 2.89.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,872, and the median income for a family was $37,736. Males had a median income of $30,357 versus $18,929 for females. The
Notable people
- NFLplayer
- Joe Bolton, poet
- John Egerton, journalist
- Boots Randolph, musician
- Charles Tyler, musician
- Roger Vinson, U.S. District Court judge
- Scott A. Howell, retired lieutenant general
Crime
Cadiz boasts one of the lowest crime rates in Kentucky. The total crime risk index score for Cadiz is 34, which is 37 points below the statewide crime risk score of 71 and 66 points below the national crime risk score of 100.[11]
Schools
Public education in Cadiz is operated by Trigg County Public School District. It operates a single campus on Main Street.
Cadiz also operates the public John L. Street Library.[12]
Climate
Cadiz has a humid climate and four distinct seasons. The warmest month of the year is July, with an average high temperature of 90 °F. The coldest month is January, with an average high temperature of 44 °F.
Monthly Normal and Record High and Low Temperatures for Cadiz, KY[13] | ||||||||||||
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Rec High °F | 80 | 82 | 87 | 91 | 94 | 102 | 104 | 104 | 107 | 95 | 83 | 78 |
Norm High °F | 44 | 49 | 59 | 70 | 78 | 85 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 71 | 59 | 48 |
Norm Low °F | 25 | 29 | 38 | 46 | 55 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 47 | 38 | 29 |
Rec Low °F | -20 | -10 | -8 | 21 | 29 | 39 | 47 | 43 | 31 | 20 | 7 | -14 |
Precip (in) | 3.80 | 4.48 | 4.60 | 4.40 | 5.07 | 4.22 | 4.03 | 3.17 | 3.50 | 3.26 | 4.86 | 4.69 |
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cadiz, Kentucky
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Rennick, Robert. Kentucky Place Names, p. 45. University Press of Kentucky (Lexington), 1987. Accessed 22 July 2013.
- ^ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Western Kentucky History". Retrieved July 1, 2007.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Homefair City Profile".
- ^ "Kentucky Public Library Directory". Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Archived from the original on January 11, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- ^ "Cadiz Weather". The Weather Channel. Retrieved July 1, 2009.