Campton, Kentucky | |
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 Wolfe County courthouse in Campton | |
 Location of Campton in Wolfe County, Kentucky. | |
| Coordinates:37°44′5″N83°32′54″W / 37.73472°N 83.54833°W /37.73472; -83.54833 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Wolfe |
| Incorporated | March 17, 1870 |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Commission |
| • Mayor | Katherine May |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 316 |
| • Density | 316.3/sq mi (122.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 41301, 41342 |
| Area code | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-12358 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0511172 |
Campton is ahome rule-class city in and thecounty seat ofWolfe County,Kentucky, United States.[2] The population was 441 at the2010 census.
Campton was a camp town with a small creek, Swift Creek (named after Jonathan Swift of the legend ofSwift's silver mine), running through the town. Swift supposedly buried treasure in the area which has never been recovered.
Campton is located at37°44′05″N83°32′54″W / 37.734689°N 83.548427°W /37.734689; -83.548427.[3]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), of which 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (3.57%) is water.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 67 | — | |
| 1880 | 102 | 52.2% | |
| 1890 | 317 | 210.8% | |
| 1900 | 276 | −12.9% | |
| 1910 | 326 | 18.1% | |
| 1920 | 277 | −15.0% | |
| 1930 | 337 | 21.7% | |
| 1940 | 418 | 24.0% | |
| 1950 | 431 | 3.1% | |
| 1960 | 484 | 12.3% | |
| 1970 | 419 | −13.4% | |
| 1980 | 486 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 484 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 424 | −12.4% | |
| 2010 | 441 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 316 | −28.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
As of thecensus[5] of 2000, there were 424 people, 196 households, and 117 families residing in the city. The population density was 393.4 inhabitants per square mile (151.9/km2). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 212.5 per square mile (82.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.76%White, and 0.24% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.71% of the population.
There were 196 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% weremarried couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $17,778, and the median income for a family was $21,528. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $21,875 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $11,167. About 31.8% of families and 34.6% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 47.4% of those under age 18 and 23.6% of those age 65 or over.
Campton has alending library, the Wolfe County Public Library.[6]
The annualSwift Silver Mine Festival is held on Labor Day weekend each year. It includes a parade and vendors in the downtown area.
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