Fincastle, Kentucky

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Fincastle, Kentucky
settlement_type = City
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pushpin_map_caption =Location within the state of Kentucky
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Kentucky
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Jefferson
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Eric Vitiello
leader_title1 = Commissioner
leader_name1 = Aaron Cunningham
leader_title2 = Commissioner
leader_name2 = Mary Godfrey
leader_title3 = Commissioner
leader_name3 = Julie Groves
leader_title4 = Commissioner
leader_name4 = Jeff Huff
leader_title5 = City Clerk
leader_name5 = Jean Reid
leader_title6 = Attorney
leader_name6 = Michael Lawrence
leader_title7 = Treasurer
leader_name7 = Nathan Lindemyer
established_title = City of Fincastle
established_date = January 25th 1974

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area_total_km2 = 0.5
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area_total_sq_mi = 0.2
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 825
population_density_km2 = 1502.3
population_density_sq_mi = 3890.9

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
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elevation_m = 218
elevation_ft = 715
latd = 38 |latm = 18 |lats = 23 |latNS = N
longd = 85 |longm = 32 |longs = 22 |longEW = W

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blank_info = 21-27262
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Fincastle is a city in eastern Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 825 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Fincastle is located at coor dms|38|18|23|N|85|32|22|W|city (38.306419, -85.539446)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 825 people, 295 households, and 243 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,890.9 people per square mile (1,516.8/km²). There were 301 housing units at an average density of 1,419.6/sq mi (553.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 62.18% White, 30.42% Black or African American, 0.61% Native American, 2.18% Asian, 0.73% from other races, and 3.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 295 households out of which 46.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $66,477, and the median income for a family was $66,250. Males had a median income of $46,389 versus $30,446 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,058. About 3.9% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

Fincastle was incorporated on January 25th 1974. The name Fincastle is a historical relic from the formation of Kentucky County, Virginia. This county was the precursor to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and was formed from Fincastle County, Virginia, in 1776.Fincastle County, Virginia was created in 1772 from Botetourt County, Virginia, at the time Botetourt County's boundaries extended all the way to the Mississippi River. Fincastle, Virginia is the county seat of Botetourt County, Virginia. Fincastle, Virginia was named for Lord Fincastle.

Government

Fincastle is classified as a Sixth Class city. The city has a legislative body composed of a Mayor and four Commissioners.

The city is presided over by Mayor Eric Vitiello, who was elected Mayor in the 2006 General Election. Aaron Cunningham, Mary Godfrey, Julie Groves, and Jeffrey Huff serve as City Commissioners. The City Clerk is Jean Reid. Nathan Lindemyer serves as Treasurer, and the City Attorney is Michael Lawrence.

References

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Louisville places
place=Fincastle
north=Ballardsville
south=Louisville Ford Truck Plant
east=Worthington Hills
west=Springhurst