Elkhorn City, Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°19′13″N 82°21′08″W / 37.32028°N 82.35222°W / 37.32028; -82.35222
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Elkhorn City, Kentucky
FIPS code
21-24382
GNIS feature ID2403554[2]
Websitehttp://www.elkhorncity.org/

Elkhorn City is a

2020 census. The city is located in proximity to the Breaks Interstate Park
.

History

Elkhorn City was first settled by William Ramey of North Carolina c. 1810. However, in 1767–1768, Daniel Boone took his first steps in what is now Kentucky near present-day Elkhorn City on a hunting expedition.[3]

It was originally named "Elkhorn", after an

C&O Railroad established a station in Praise that was named "Elkhorn City". Although Elkhorn City was incorporated as a city on November 4, 1912, the local post office was not renamed Elkhorn City until September 1, 1952, after local pressure for a uniform name.[5]

The neighboring settlement of Cedarville merged with Elkhorn City in 2009.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.

Elkhorn City is nestled in the foothills of the

Big Sandy River which flows through the center of the city. It is well known for as a whitewater rafting destination, featuring Class II-VI rapids.[7]

Elkhorn City is also geographically located at the northernmost point of the

Pine Mountain Trail.[8] Once completed, the trail will extend from the Breaks Interstate Park to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park along the ridge of Pine Mountain.[9]

Elkhorn City is the easternmost incorporated municipality in Kentucky. Freeburn and Phelps are technically farther east, but both are considered CDPs.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

Köppen Climate Classification system, Elkhorn City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]

Climate data for Elkhorn City, Kentucky
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 78
(26) 		83
(28) 		89
(32) 		92
(33) 		98
(37) 		100
(38) 		101
(38) 		100
(38) 		102
(39) 		90
(32) 		85
(29) 		80
(27) 		102
(39)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 42
(6) 		47
(8) 		56
(13) 		66
(19) 		73
(23) 		80
(27) 		83
(28) 		82
(28) 		77
(25) 		67
(19) 		57
(14) 		45
(7) 		65
(18)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 23
(−5) 		26
(−3) 		32
(0) 		40
(4) 		49
(9) 		59
(15) 		63
(17) 		62
(17) 		55
(13) 		43
(6) 		33
(1) 		26
(−3) 		43
(6)
Record low °F (°C) −14
(−26) 		−12
(−24) 		−3
(−19) 		21
(−6) 		25
(−4) 		40
(4) 		40
(4) 		45
(7) 		34
(1) 		19
(−7) 		9
(−13) 		−11
(−24) 		−14
(−26)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.19
(81) 		3.20
(81) 		3.43
(87) 		4.06
(103) 		4.89
(124) 		4.50
(114) 		5.20
(132) 		3.86
(98) 		3.14
(80) 		2.82
(72) 		2.91
(74) 		3.27
(83) 		44.47
(1,129)
Source:
The Weather Channel.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890100—
190087−13.0%
1910948.0%
1920821773.4%
193099621.3%
19401,0303.4%
19501,34931.0%
19601,085−19.6%
19701,081−0.4%
19801,44633.8%
1990813−43.8%
20001,06030.4%
2010982−7.4%
20201,0355.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

As of the

2010 United States Census
, there were 982 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.3% Black, 0.2% from some other race and 0.3% from two or more races. 0.2% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of the

Latino
of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 437 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% 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 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,963, and the median income for a family was $27,237. Males had a median income of $30,139 versus $18,750 for females. The

poverty line
, including 27.9% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Elkhorn City has a lending library, a branch of the Pike County Public Library.[14]

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elkhorn City, Kentucky
  3. ^ Historical Marker Society of America. "Daniel Boone's First Steps in Kentucky (2203)". Accessed 7 December 2010.
  4. ISBN 0813126312
    . Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  5. ISBN 0-8131-0179-4
    . Retrieved on 2010-04-09
  6. ^ "Geographic Boundary Change Notes". Population Division, United States Census Bureau. January 1, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
  7. ^ Fork River Rafting Trips[permanent dead link] Retrieved on 2010-12-07
  8. ^ Hiking/Mountain Biking in Elkhorn City Archived April 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 2010-12-07
  9. ^ Pine Mountain Trail Conference Archived 2011-02-02 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 2010-12-07
  10. ^ Climate Summary for Elkhorn City, Kentucky
  11. The Weather Channel
    . Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  14. ^ "Kentucky Public Library Directory". Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Archived from the original on January 11, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.

External links

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