Silver Grove, Kentucky
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Silver Grove is a city in Campbell County
, Kentucky, United States, along the Ohio River
. The population was 1,102 at the 2010 census.
. In 1914, a newspaper described it as a modern town, because of electric lights, city water, a city manager, a sewage plant, a fire department, a school, and a park. In 1948, C&O Railroad company wanted out of the city. In 1951, Gerald Losey was selected as the first mayor.
Slver Grove has the distinction of being the only school with an inanimate object as the school mascot. The Silver Grove school mascot is the "Big Train", a heritage from being founded by the railroad.
Silver Grove also has an inclusive school system, K – 12. The population of each class is approximately 25 children per class. By far one of the smallest in the state. The independent school was to be absorbed into the Campbell County school system as an elementary school in 1980, but local civic action raised enough public awareness to remain an independent school system. The price of school tax was a driving factor in eliminating a community based school.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²), of which, 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it (49.72%) is water.
and the extreme southern limit of the humid continental climate
. The overall climate in Silver Grove is more mild than would normally be expected for this area primarily because the local climate is moderated by several miles of large hills in any direction, the Ohio River, being situated in a valley, and lying to the east of several metropolitan areas (Cincinnati, Covington, Newport) which combine to produce an urban heat microclimate for the area.
, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.
There were 417 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.71% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 115.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,448, and the median income for a family was $41,691. Males had a median income of $36,083 versus $23,977 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,129. About 8.8% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.
Campbell County, Kentucky
Campbell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed on December 17, 1794, from sections of Scott, Harrison and Mason counties. As of 2010, the population was 90,336. Its county seats are Alexandria and Newport...
, Kentucky, United States, along the Ohio River
Ohio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
. The population was 1,102 at the 2010 census.
History
Silver Grove was founded as a company town for the C&O RailroadChesapeake and Ohio Railway
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway was a Class I railroad formed in 1869 in Virginia from several smaller Virginia railroads begun in the 19th century. Led by industrialist Collis P...
. In 1914, a newspaper described it as a modern town, because of electric lights, city water, a city manager, a sewage plant, a fire department, a school, and a park. In 1948, C&O Railroad company wanted out of the city. In 1951, Gerald Losey was selected as the first mayor.
Slver Grove has the distinction of being the only school with an inanimate object as the school mascot. The Silver Grove school mascot is the "Big Train", a heritage from being founded by the railroad.
Silver Grove also has an inclusive school system, K – 12. The population of each class is approximately 25 children per class. By far one of the smallest in the state. The independent school was to be absorbed into the Campbell County school system as an elementary school in 1980, but local civic action raised enough public awareness to remain an independent school system. The price of school tax was a driving factor in eliminating a community based school.
Geography
Silver Grove is located at 39°2′13"N 84°23′55"W (39.036902, −84.398652).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²), of which, 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it (49.72%) is water.
Climate
Silver Grove is located within a climatic transition zone; it is situated at the extreme northern limit of the humid subtropical climateHumid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
and the extreme southern limit of the humid continental climate
Humid continental climate
A humid continental climate is a climatic region typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot summers and cold winters....
. The overall climate in Silver Grove is more mild than would normally be expected for this area primarily because the local climate is moderated by several miles of large hills in any direction, the Ohio River, being situated in a valley, and lying to the east of several metropolitan areas (Cincinnati, Covington, Newport) which combine to produce an urban heat microclimate for the area.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,102 people, 417 households, and 260 families residing in the city. The population density was 999.8 people per square mile (384.5/km²). There were 496 housing units at an average density of 408.1 per square mile (157.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other racesRace (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.
There were 417 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.71% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 115.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,448, and the median income for a family was $41,691. Males had a median income of $36,083 versus $23,977 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,129. About 8.8% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.