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Gracey, Kentucky
Gracey, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Gracey, Kentucky
Gracey, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Country  United States
State  Kentucky
County Christian
Area
 • Total 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
 • Land 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
509 ft (155 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 117
 • Density 487.50/sq mi (187.96/km2)
ZIP code
42232
Area code(s) 270
GNIS feature ID 0493072

Gracey is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Christian County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 117, down from 138 in the 2010 census.

History

Gracey had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. The town was laid out in 1887, and named in honor of Frank P. Gracey, a railroad official. A post office was established at Gracey in 1887.

Geography

Gracey is located in western Christian County at 36°52′41″N 87°39′44″W / 36.87806°N 87.66222°W / 36.87806; -87.66222 at an elevation of 509 feet (155 m). U.S. Route 68/Kentucky Route 80 bypasses the community to the north, while its old alignment, now known as Tobacco Road, runs along the southern edge. Hopkinsville, the Christian County seat, is 10 miles (16 km) to the east, and Interstate 24 is 4 miles (6 km) to the west.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Gracey CDP has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 138
2020 117 −15.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

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