Oldham County, Kentucky
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 46,178 people, 14,856 households, and 12,196 families residing in the county. The population density
was 244 /sqmi. There were 15,541 housing units at an average density of 82 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 93.62% White
, 4.21% Black
or African American
, 0.21% Native American
, 0.44% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.55% from other races
, and 0.97% from two or more races. 1.30% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 14,856 households out of which 44.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.50% were married couples
living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.90% were non-families. 14.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.17.
The age distribution was 27.40% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 33.10% from 25 to 44, 25.60% from 45 to 64, and 7.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 114.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $70,171 (2005), and the median income for a family was $70,495. Males had a median income of $46,962 versus $28,985 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $25,374. About 2.90% of families and 4.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.50% of those under age 18 and 6.00% of those age 65 or over. Oldham County is the most affluent county in the state of Kentucky; most residents work in Louisville and choose to live in Oldham County due to the lack of crime and the nationally recognized school system. South Oldham High School
in particular, is ranked very highly among state high schools, having been named a national blue ribbon school of excellence. 2006 classes at Oldham County High School were reported as 1-15, but that number does not accurately reflect the ratio of a normal class. That number includes, e.g., the small classes of 5-6 students in Behavioral Disorders. The published ratio also includes small classes at the County Career Center, which is located on the same campus. The actual teacher-student ratios are closer to 1-30. Regardless of population sweeling and diminishing student-teacher ratios, which have led to a slight decline as of late, Oldham county is still widely recognized as the best public school system in the state.
The study, commissioned by the Oldham County Economic Development Authority (OCEDA) and Oldham-La Grange Development Authority, found that thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in salaries would be created if the plan to fully develop the Oldham Reserve Business Park in La Grange comes to fruition.
The plan calls for development of mixed-use commercial buildings such as office and retail on nearly 1000 acres (4 km²) of land that was acquired in August 2005 by OCEDA for nearly $10 million.
So far, the park has lured one major tenant, The Rawlings Group. The company, which provides claims-recovery services for insurance companies, relocated its headquarters to the park from downtown Louisville in October 2007. The Rawlings Group built a 156000 square feet (14,492.9 m²) office building, where it expects to ultimately employ more than 500 workers.
Census
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of 2000, there were 46,178 people, 14,856 households, and 12,196 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 244 /sqmi. There were 15,541 housing units at an average density of 82 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 93.62% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 4.21% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.21% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.44% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.55% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.97% from two or more races. 1.30% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 14,856 households out of which 44.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.90% were non-families. 14.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.17.
The age distribution was 27.40% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 33.10% from 25 to 44, 25.60% from 45 to 64, and 7.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 114.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $70,171 (2005), and the median income for a family was $70,495. Males had a median income of $46,962 versus $28,985 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $25,374. About 2.90% of families and 4.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.50% of those under age 18 and 6.00% of those age 65 or over. Oldham County is the most affluent county in the state of Kentucky; most residents work in Louisville and choose to live in Oldham County due to the lack of crime and the nationally recognized school system. South Oldham High School
South Oldham High School
-Basic information:South Oldham High School is located in Crestwood, Kentucky and serves pupils in 9th-12th grade. The school's principal is Dorenda Neihof. The school's mascot is the Dragon, which is green to reflect the school colors of green and gray, as well as navy and white for accent colors...
in particular, is ranked very highly among state high schools, having been named a national blue ribbon school of excellence. 2006 classes at Oldham County High School were reported as 1-15, but that number does not accurately reflect the ratio of a normal class. That number includes, e.g., the small classes of 5-6 students in Behavioral Disorders. The published ratio also includes small classes at the County Career Center, which is located on the same campus. The actual teacher-student ratios are closer to 1-30. Regardless of population sweeling and diminishing student-teacher ratios, which have led to a slight decline as of late, Oldham county is still widely recognized as the best public school system in the state.
Population growth
Currently the population of Oldham County is rapidly expanding as adjacent urban Jefferson County is running out of space for new suburban-style development. Currently the population is increasing at about 4% per year. At current rates of growth, the number of residents will double every 21 years. Over the period from 1960 to 2000, the population increased 245% (in the same period, Jefferson County only increased 13.5%). At the current rate, Oldham County will have a population around 61,000 by 2010.Economy
Oldham County's efforts to build a large business park on nearly 1000 acres (4 km²) of vacant land could have a significant, positive impact on the community, according to an economic analysis conducted by University of Louisville economist Paul Coomes.The study, commissioned by the Oldham County Economic Development Authority (OCEDA) and Oldham-La Grange Development Authority, found that thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in salaries would be created if the plan to fully develop the Oldham Reserve Business Park in La Grange comes to fruition.
The plan calls for development of mixed-use commercial buildings such as office and retail on nearly 1000 acres (4 km²) of land that was acquired in August 2005 by OCEDA for nearly $10 million.
So far, the park has lured one major tenant, The Rawlings Group. The company, which provides claims-recovery services for insurance companies, relocated its headquarters to the park from downtown Louisville in October 2007. The Rawlings Group built a 156000 square feet (14,492.9 m²) office building, where it expects to ultimately employ more than 500 workers.
Cities, towns and census-designated places
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Floydsburg, Kentucky Floydsburg is an unincorporated rural community in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. It is located southeast of Crestwood, Kentucky on KY 1408.... Goshen, Kentucky Goshen is a city in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 907 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Nestled along the banks of the Ohio River, Goshen is located at .... La Grange, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 5,676 people, 2,216 households, and 1,502 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,514.8 people per square mile . There were 2,330 housing units at an average density of 621.8 per square mile... Orchard Grass Hills, Kentucky Orchard Grass Hills is a city in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,031 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Orchard Grass Hills is located at .... Park Lake, Kentucky Park Lake is a neighborhood of the city of Crestwood in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 537 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a separate city... |
Pewee Valley, Kentucky Pewee Valley is a city in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,436 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pewee Valley is located at .... Prospect, Kentucky Prospect is a city in far northeastern Jefferson and southwestern Oldham Counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky, along the Ohio River. The city is a suburb of Louisville, Kentucky. It's one of few cities in Jefferson County that extend into another county. The population was 4,657 at the 2000... River Bluff, Kentucky River Bluff is a city in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 402 at the 2000 census.-Geography:River Bluff is located at .... |
See also
- Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area
- Louisville-Elizabethtown-Scottsburg, KY-IN Combined Statistical Area
- Moist countyMoist countyIn the United States, a moist county is a county on the "middle ground" between a dry county and a wet county . The term is typically used as a generalization for a county that allows alcohol to be sold in certain situations, but has limitations on alcohol sales that a normal wet county wouldn't...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Oldham County, KentuckyNational Register of Historic Places listings in Oldham County, KentuckyThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Oldham County, Kentucky. It is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States...
- The Oldham EraThe Oldham EraThe Oldham Era is a weekly newspaper published in Oldham County, Kentucky. The Oldham Era also owns The Marketplace, a free publication containing advertising and regional classfied advertising....