Glenview, Kentucky
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Glenview is a city in northeastern Jefferson County
, Kentucky
, United States
, along the Ohio River
. The population was 558 at the 2000 census, and was estimated to have increased to 718 by the 2006 census estimate.
Glenview has the second-highest per capita income of any place in Kentucky
and the 74th highest of any place in the United States
. Its boundaries are roughly Lime Kiln Lane to the east, River Road to the north, Brittany Woods Circle to the south, and the Knights of Columbus
property on River Road to the West. The city is known for its old estate homes on high bluffs overlooking the Ohio River.
Much of the land was originally owned by Virginian James Smalley Bate, and was purchased in 1868 by meat packer James C. McFerran. McFerran opened horse farm called Glen View. After his death in 1885, John E. Green acquired the farm and renamed it Glenview Stock Farm.
In the late 19th century, wealthy families from Louisville
began moving east, to build summer homes (such as in Anchorage
) and eventually full-time residences. Early residents of Glenview cooperated with other communities to open the Louisville, Harrods Creek and Westport Railroad in 1877, a commuter rail line, which would be in use until it was abandoned in the 1950s. Some of Louisville's most influential families, such as the Binghams
, the Ballards and the Belknaps, moved into the area after the opening of the railroad.
Louisville attempted to annex Glenview in 1983, which led to residents incorporating as a 6th class city. Many of the houses are part of the Glenview Historic District, which is on the National Register of Historic Places
.
Developers have attempted to play off Glenview's reputation, with more recent nearby communities such as Glenview Hills
and Glenview Manor
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 558 people, 214 households, and 181 families residing in the city. The population density
was 386.3 people per square mile (149.6/km²). There were 232 housing units at an average density of 160.6 per square mile (62.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.24% White, 0.18% Native American, 2.69% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 0.72% from other races
. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.
There were 214 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.8% were married couples
living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 13.3% from 25 to 44, 42.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $161,571, and the median income for a family was $183,800. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $46,250 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $85,094. About 3.3% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Jefferson County, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 693,604 people, 287,012 households, and 183,113 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 305,835 housing units at an average density of...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
, United States
United States
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, 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 558 at the 2000 census, and was estimated to have increased to 718 by the 2006 census estimate.
Glenview has the second-highest per capita income of any place in Kentucky
Kentucky locations by per capita income
Kentucky is the fortieth richest state in the United States of America, with a per capita income of $18,093 .- Kentucky Places by Per Capita Income :# Mockingbird Valley, Kentucky – $134,745# Glenview, Kentucky – $85,094...
and the 74th highest of any place in the United States
Highest-income places in the United States
-100 highest-income places with at least 1,000 households:This is a list of the 100 richest places in the United States with at least 1,000 households. This is the most common list used for referring to the richest communities in the country, as it eliminates any places with insignificant populations...
. Its boundaries are roughly Lime Kiln Lane to the east, River Road to the north, Brittany Woods Circle to the south, and the Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
property on River Road to the West. The city is known for its old estate homes on high bluffs overlooking the Ohio River.
Much of the land was originally owned by Virginian James Smalley Bate, and was purchased in 1868 by meat packer James C. McFerran. McFerran opened horse farm called Glen View. After his death in 1885, John E. Green acquired the farm and renamed it Glenview Stock Farm.
In the late 19th century, wealthy families from Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096...
began moving east, to build summer homes (such as in Anchorage
Anchorage, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,264 people, 729 households, and 643 families residing in the city. The population density was 744.0 people per square mile . There were 750 housing units at an average density of 246.5 per square mile...
) and eventually full-time residences. Early residents of Glenview cooperated with other communities to open the Louisville, Harrods Creek and Westport Railroad in 1877, a commuter rail line, which would be in use until it was abandoned in the 1950s. Some of Louisville's most influential families, such as the Binghams
Barry Bingham, Sr.
George Barry Bingham, Sr., CBE, was the patriarch of a family that dominated local media in Louisville for several decades in the 20th century....
, the Ballards and the Belknaps, moved into the area after the opening of the railroad.
Louisville attempted to annex Glenview in 1983, which led to residents incorporating as a 6th class city. Many of the houses are part of the Glenview Historic District, which is on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.
Developers have attempted to play off Glenview's reputation, with more recent nearby communities such as Glenview Hills
Glenview Hills, Kentucky
Glenview Hills is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 337 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Glenview Hills is located at ....
and Glenview Manor
Glenview Manor, Kentucky
Glenview Manor is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 191 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Glenview Manor is located at ....
.
Geography
Glenview is located at 38°18′22"N 85°39′13"W (38.306069, -85.653640).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 558 people, 214 households, and 181 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 386.3 people per square mile (149.6/km²). There were 232 housing units at an average density of 160.6 per square mile (62.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.24% White, 0.18% Native American, 2.69% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 0.72% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.
There were 214 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 13.3% from 25 to 44, 42.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $161,571, and the median income for a family was $183,800. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $46,250 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $85,094. About 3.3% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
External links
- "Glenview: Exclusive Estates on the Bluff Catered to Those Retreating to the Resplendent and Reclusive" — Article by Phyllis Hurd of The Courier-JournalThe Courier-JournalThe Courier-Journal, locally called "The C-J", is the main newspaper for the city of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. According to the 1999 Editor & Publisher International Yearbook, the paper is the 48th largest daily paper in the United States and the single largest in Kentucky.- Origins :The...