Artemus, Kentucky

Artemus (also, Nip and Tuck)[1] is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Knox County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population was 590.[2]

Artemus, Kentucky
Census-designated place
Artemus
Artemus
Coordinates: 36°49′59″N 83°50′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyKnox
Area
 • Total1.36 sq mi (3.51 km2)
 • Land1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
 • Water0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,001 ft (305 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total590
 • Density437/sq mi (168.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
40903
Area code(s)606
FIPS code21-02188
GNIS feature ID517317[1]

Geography

The community is in central Knox County, 4 miles (6 km) southeast of Barbourville, the county seat. It sits on the north side of the Cumberland River. Kentucky Route 225 passes through the center of town, leading northwest to Barbourville and south 13 miles (21 km) to Kentucky Route 92 in Bell County.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Artemus CDP has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.5 km2), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.36%, are water.[2]

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, Artemus has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 590 people, 233 households, and 163 families residing in the CDP. There were 282 housing units, of which 49, or 17.4%, were vacant. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.9% white, 0.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.2% some other race, and 0.7% from two or more races. 1.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[4]

Of the 233 households in the CDP, 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were headed by married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53, and the average family size was 3.10.[4]

24.4% of residents in the CDP were under the age of 18, 10.9% were from age 18 to 24, 23.6% were from 25 to 44, 24.6% were from 45 to 64, and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.[4]

For the period 2013–17, the estimated median annual income for a household was $55,057, and the median income for a family was $55,922. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,829. [5]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Artemus, Kentucky
  2. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Artemus CDP, Kentucky". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
  3. Climate Summary for Artemus, Kentucky
  4. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (DP-1): Artemus CDP, Kentucky". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
  5. "Selected Economic Characteristics: 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Artemus CDP, Kentucky". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2019.



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