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Smiths Grove, Kentucky

Smiths Grove is a city located in Warren County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 784.

Geography

\nSmiths Grove is located at 37°3'12" North, 86°12'27" West (37.053448, -86.207569)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 784 people, 298 households, and 228 families residing in the city. The population density is 364.7/km² (945.3/mi²). There are 329 housing units at an average density of 153.0/km² (396.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 84.82% White, 12.12% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.91% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 1.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 298 households out of which 35.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% are married couples living together, 12.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% are non-families. 20.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.03. In the city the population is spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.8 males. The median income for a household in the city is $36,058, and the median income for a family is $43,750. Males have a median income of $32,292 versus $23,365 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,335. 7.8% of the population and 7.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.5% are under the age of 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older.