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Pleasureville, Kentucky
Downtown Pleasureville (South Town)
Downtown Pleasureville (South Town)
Location of Pleasureville in Henry County, Kentucky.
Location of Pleasureville in Henry County, Kentucky.
Country United States
State Kentucky
Counties Henry & Shelby
Incorporated 1842
Area
 • Total 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2)
 • Land 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
899 ft (274 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 779
 • Density 1,609.50/sq mi (621.62/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
40057
Area code(s) 502
FIPS code 21-61788
GNIS feature ID 2404540

Pleasureville is a home rule-class city in Henry and Shelby counties, Kentucky, United States. The population was 834 at the time of the 2010 U.S. Census.

History

In 1784, 30-odd Dutch Huguenot families colonizing present-day Mercer County purchased 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) from Squire Boone. They erected a fort for their protection about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of present-day north Pleasureville. Their land was held and cultivated in common, but managed by Abraham Banta. It was variously known as The Dutch Tract, the Low Dutch Settlement or Station, and Bantatown, but the post office was established as Pleasureville c. 1828 and the city was incorporated under that name in 1842. Rennick relates the local story that it derived from a visitor expressing what a pleasure it was to stay among such pleasant people.

In 1858, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad arrived but its course ran about a mile south of the former community. The post office relocated to the new settlement around the depot in 1874, which received the name Pleasureville, and the former city became known as North Pleasureville. It received a separate post office under that name in 1879. The town and city merged in 1962, although the two halves are still sometimes called North Town and South Town by locals.

Geography

Pleasureville is located at 38°20′57″N 85°6′51″W / 38.34917°N 85.11417°W / 38.34917; -85.11417 (38.349165, -85.114201) in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 square mile (1.4 km²), all land. The community is located on State Highway 241, south of U.S. Route 421.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 175
1890 202 15.4%
1900 272 34.7%
1910 522 91.9%
1920 308 −41.0%
1930 341 10.7%
1940 438 28.4%
1950 355 −18.9%
1960 466 31.3%
1970 747 60.3%
1980 837 12.0%
1990 761 −9.1%
2000 869 14.2%
2010 834 −4.0%
2020 779 −6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 869 people, 340 households, and 236 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,642.9 inhabitants per square mile (634.3/km2). There were 367 housing units at an average density of 693.8 per square mile (267.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.98% White, 1.73% African American, 0.12% Native American, 4.26% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.48% of the population.

There were 340 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,839, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $21,912 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,279. About 5.9% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

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, Pleasureville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

See also

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