Anchorage, Kentucky
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 2,264 people, 729 households, and 643 families residing in the city. The population density
was 744.0 people per square mile (287.5/km²). There were 750 housing units at an average density of 246.5 per square mile (95.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.13% White, 0.84% Black or African American
, 1.33% Asian, 0.27% from other races
, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.
There were 729 households out of which 52.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.9% were married couples
living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.7% were non-families. 10.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the city the population was spread out with 35.0% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $133,969, and the median income for a family was $147,050. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $47,188 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $63,988. About 1.1% of families and 1.87% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 2,264 people, 729 households, and 643 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 744.0 people per square mile (287.5/km²). There were 750 housing units at an average density of 246.5 per square mile (95.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.13% White, 0.84% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.33% Asian, 0.27% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.
There were 729 households out of which 52.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.7% were non-families. 10.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the city the population was spread out with 35.0% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $133,969, and the median income for a family was $147,050. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $47,188 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $63,988. About 1.1% of families and 1.87% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
Notable natives and residents of Anchorage include:- Joan OsborneJoan OsborneJoan Elizabeth Osborne is an American singer-songwriter. She is best known for her song "One of Us". She has toured with Motown sidemen the Funk Brothers and was featured in the documentary film about them, Standing in the Shadows of Motown.-Biography:Originally from Anchorage, Kentucky, a suburb...
, singer-songwriter best known for "One of UsOne of Us (Joan Osborne song)"One of Us" is a song written by Eric Bazilian and originally released by Joan Osborne. Released in March 1995 on the album Relish and produced by Rick Chertoff, it became a top 40 hit in November of that year.- History :...
" - John SchnatterJohn SchnatterJohn H. Schnatter , better known as "Papa John", is the founder, chairman, and current CEO of Papa John's International, Inc. He founded the company in October 1984. He is also spokesman for Papa John's.-Biography:...
, founder and CEO of Papa John's International, Inc - Judge S. Rush Nicholson, The Nicholson Hotel, Partner and CEO Nicholson Haddad Law Firm
- Virginia PearsonVirginia PearsonVirginia Belle Pearson was an American stage and film actress. She made fifty-one films in a career which extended from 1910 until 1932.-Career:...
, Silent movie star.
External links
- Anchorage, Official city webpage
- Anchorage Trail -- 19th National Trails Symposium – Nov. 2008
- Anchorage, KY Climate Info, Weather Conditions and Forecast
- "Anchorage: Edward Hobbs' Actions Gave Town Strong Roots for Growth; River Captain Provided Name" — Article by John Ed Pearce of The Courier-JournalThe Courier-JournalThe Courier-Journal, locally called "The C-J", is the main newspaper for the city of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. According to the 1999 Editor & Publisher International Yearbook, the paper is the 48th largest daily paper in the United States and the single largest in Kentucky.- Origins :The...