Crofton, Kentucky
Crofton: City in Kentucky, USA
About
Crofton is a city located in the county of Christian in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 749 and a population density of 455 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 708 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Crofton
Population : | 708 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Kentucky (United States) |
County : | Christian County |
Postal code : | 42217 |
Area : | 1.64 km2 |
Altitude : | 597 feet / 182 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (151 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 02:05:10 (5th November 2024) |
Density : | 430 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -5.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Crofton is located at 37°2'52"N 87°29'6"W (37.0478200, -87.4850000).
Crofton map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Crofton decreased by 5.79% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 749 | - | census |
2011 | 759 | 1.32% | estimation process |
2012 | 779 | 2.57% | estimation process |
2013 | 758 | -2.77% | estimation process |
2014 | 753 | -0.66% | estimation process |
2015 | 744 | -1.21% | estimation process |
2016 | 730 | -1.92% | estimation process |
2017 | 710 | -2.82% | estimation process |
2018 | 712 | 0.28% | estimation process |
2019 | 707 | -0.71% | estimation process |
2020 | 708 | 0.14% | estimation process |
Schools in Crofton
College & universities near Crofton, KY
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
156860 | Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville (KY) | 42240 |
421513 | Ross College-Hopkinsville | Hopkinsville (KY) | 42240-4948 |
157304 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville (KY) | 42431 |
418889 | North Central Institute | Clarksville (TN) | 37042 |
376677 | Queen City College | Clarksville (TN) | 37042 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Crofton, KY
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
Post offices near Crofton
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Crofton Post Office | Crofton (KY) | 42217 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Crofton , Maryland census place in Maryland, USA with a population of 27,348 people.
- Crofton , Nebraska city in Nebraska, USA with a population of 661 people.
Other cities in Christian County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Christian County , KY.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hopkinsville | 30,899 | City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States |
Oak Grove | 7,369 | City in Kentucky, United States |
Pembroke | 890 | City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States |
LaFayette | 161 | Human settlement in Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Fairview | 143 | Census designated place in Todd and Christian Counties, Kentucky, United States |