Fort Knox is a census-designated place on the border of Hardin and Meade Counties in Kentucky that includes the housing for the Fort Knox Army base and the Fort Knox Bullion Depository. As of the 2000 census, the total base population was 12,377 (9,294 in Hardin County and 3,083 in Meade County). A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Meade County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U.S. States Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher (R) Senators Mitch McConnell (R) Jim Bunning (R) Official languages English Area 104,749 km² (37th)  - Land 102,989 km²  - Water 1,760 km² (1. ... There is also a Fort Knox in the state of Maine, across the Penobscot River from Bucksport. ... US Army Seal HHC, US Army Distinctive Unit Insignia The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... In 1936 the U.S. Treasury Department began construction of the United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky on land deeded from the military. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

Geography

Fort Knox is located at 37°53'34" North, 85°58'29" West (37.892809, -85.974709)^GR1, along the Ohio River. Image File history File links KYMap-doton-FortKnox. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Carl D. Perkins Bridge in Portsmouth, Ohio with Ohio River and Scioto River tributary on right. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the portion of the base occupied by housing has a total area of 54.2 km² (20.9 mi²). 54.2 km² (20.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.14% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 12,377 people, 2,748 households, and 2,596 families residing on the base. The population density is 228.4/km² (591.7/mi²). There are 3,015 housing units at an average density of 55.6/km² (144.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the base is 66.32% White, 23.08% African American, 0.73% Native American, 1.65% Asian, 0.44% Pacific Islander, 4.17% from other races, and 3.63% from two or more races. 10.35% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 2,748 households out of which 77.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 86.0% are married couples living together, 6.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 5.5% are non-families. 4.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 0.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.49 and the average family size is 3.60. Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

The age distribution is: 34.9% under the age of 18, 25.5% from 18 to 24, 37.2% from 25 to 44, 2.3% from 45 to 64, and 0.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 22 years. For every 100 females there are 155.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 190.3 males. All these statistics are typical for a military base.

The median income for a household on the base is $34,020, and the median income for a family is $33,588. Males have a median income of $26,011 versus $21,048 for females. The per capita income for the base is $12,410. 6.6% of the population and 5.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.6% of those under the age of 18 and 100.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

See also

• List of cities and towns along the Ohio River

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External links

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