Elk Creek is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Spencer County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 1,986 as of the 2020 Census, up from 1,539 as of the 2010 census.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 5.850 square miles (15.15 km2); 5.789 square miles (14.99 km2) of its area is land, and 0.061 square miles (0.16 km2) is water.[3] Elk Creek was, as late as 1955, the site of a church and cemetery, as well as a general store.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20101,539—
20201,98629.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

History

Morrison Heady (1829–1915), poet and author, was born in Elk Creek.[5]

F. Hiner Dale (1888–1969), attorney and judge, was born in Elk Creek.

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: Elk Creek, Kentucky
  3. ^ a b "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: Kentucky". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ GENI-James Morrison Heady


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elk_Creek,_Kentucky
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