Silver Grove, Kentucky

Silver Grove is a home rule-class city[5] along the Ohio River in Campbell County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 1,102 during the 2010 U.S. Census.[6]

Silver Grove, Kentucky
City
Four Mile Pike (KY 547)
Location of Silver Grove in Campbell County, Kentucky.
Coordinates: 39°2′13″N 84°23′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyCampbell
IncorporationDecember 29, 1950[1]
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorNeal Bedel[2] (R)
Area
 • Total1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2)
 • Land1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2)
 • Water0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2)
Elevation
495 ft (151 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,102
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
1,186
 • Density1,049.56/sq mi (405.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
41085
Area code(s)859
FIPS code21-70644
GNIS feature ID0503511
Websitecityofsilvergroveky.com

History

Silver Grove is a railroad town founded in 1911 for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. In 1914, a newspaper described it as a modern town, because it boasted electric lights, an urban water and sewer system, a modernized fire department, a school, and a spacious park. In 1948, C&O wanted out of the city. In 1951, Gerald Losey was selected as the first mayor.[7]

Geography

Silver Grove is located in northeastern Campbell County at 39°2′13″N 84°23′55″W (39.036902, −84.398652), on the south bank of the Ohio River.[8] Kentucky Route 8 passes through the city, leading northwest (downstream) along the river 8 miles (13 km) to Dayton and southeast 32 miles (51 km) to Augusta. Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, is 10 miles (16 km) to the northwest via Interstate 471.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Silver Grove has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.3 km2), of which 1.1 square miles (2.9 km2) is land and 0.54 square miles (1.4 km2), or 31.61%, is water.[9]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19601,207—
19701,36513.1%
19801,260−7.7%
19901,102−12.5%
20001,21510.3%
20101,102−9.3%
Est. 20191,186[4]7.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 1,102 people,[6] 417 households,[6] and 260 families residing in the city.[6] The population density was 999.8 people per square mile (384.5/km2). There were 496 housing units[6] at an average density of 408.1 per square mile (157.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98% White,[6] 0.1% African American,[6] 0.1% Asian,[6] 0.4% from other races,[6] and 1.5% from two or more races.[6] Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.[6]

There were 417 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them,[6] 42.2% were married couples living together,[6] 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present,[6] and 37.6% were non-families.[6] 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.71% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6] The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.31.[6]

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,448, and the median income for a family was $41,691. Males had a median income of $36,083 versus $23,977 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,129. About 8.8% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

In the 2012 U.S. presidential election, unlike most of Kentucky, the city supported the Democratic candidate Barack Obama.[12]

Education

Silver Grove does not have its own school most kids go to Campbell county schools

See also
  • List of cities and towns along the Ohio River

References
  1. Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Silver Grove, Kentucky". Accessed 26 August 2013.
  2. Clarity Elections.com. "Campbell Co. Election Results".
  3. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  6. United States Census
  7. Northern Kentucky.com. "City of Silver Grove, Kentucky Archived 2008-09-26 at the Wayback Machine". Accessed 17 October 2011.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Silver Grove city, Kentucky". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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