Versailles, Kentucky
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Versailles is a city located in Woodford County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,511. It is the county seat of Woodford CountyTemplate:GR. The city's name is pronounced differently than the French city of the same name: IPA /vɚˈseɪlz/ listen.
The history of Versailles goes back to its founding in the 18th century. The town was named for Versailles, France. It was briefly occupied during the Civil War by Confederate and Union forces.
Geography
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Location of Versailles, Kentucky
Versailles is located at 38°3'17" North, 84°43'51" West (38.054651, -84.730909)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²). 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 7,511 people, 3,160 households, and 2,110 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,032.0/km² (2,668.7/mi²). There are 3,330 housing units at an average density of 457.6/km² (1,183.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.18% White, 8.67% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.34% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 4.29% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,160 households out of which 29.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% are married couples living together, 14.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% are non-families. 28.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.89.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $35,052, and the median income for a family is $41,567. Males have a median income of $31,056 versus $24,488 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,489. 14.0% of the population and 11.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.0% of those under the age of 18 and 20.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Official site (http://www.versaillesky.com/history.htm)