Science Hill, Kentucky

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Science Hill, Kentucky
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Science Hill, Kentucky


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Kentucky
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Pulaski
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area_total_km2 = 1.6
area_land_km2 = 1.6
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 0.6
area_land_sq_mi = 0.6
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 634
population_density_km2 = 391.1
population_density_sq_mi = 1013.0

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 345
elevation_ft = 1132
latd = 37 |latm = 10 |lats = 31 |latNS = N
longd = 84 |longm = 38 |longs = 8 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 42553
area_code = 606
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blank_info = 21-68952
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Science Hill is a city in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 634 at the 2000 census. The community was given its name by William Gragg, its first postmaster, because local scientist Wiliam Bobbitt spent time there analyzing rocks. The post office first opened on June 19, 1874.

Geography

Science Hill is located at coor dms|37|10|31|N|84|38|8|W|city (37.175284, -84.635654)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 634 people, 249 households, and 184 families residing in the city. The population density was 388.6/km² (1,013.0/mi²). There were 275 housing units at an average density of 168.5/km² (439.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.21% White, 0.16% Native American, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 249 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,464, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $18,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,476. About 11.2% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.5% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

chool System

The Science Hill Independent School was founded in 1895. Since then it has moved several times to accommodate growth. The school enrolls students from pre-school up to the 8th grade. Since the school is independent, students graduating from Science Hill can choose either the County or Somerset City High Schools. Though the school has an enrollment of around 500, it consistently ranks among the highest-performing Primary and Elementary schools in the State of Kentucky.

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