Freeburn, Kentucky
Freeburn | |
|---|---|
 Freeburn | |
 Location in Pike County and the state of Kentucky. | |
| Coordinates: 37°33′52″N 82°8′30″W / 37.56444°N 82.14167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 296 |
| • Density | 245.0/sq mi (94.58/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EST |
| ZIP codes | 41528 |
| FIPS code | 21-29134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 492497[2] |
Freeburn is a census-designated place, unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Freeburn had a population of 296.[3]
A post office called Liss was established in the community in 1911. In 1932, it was renamed Freeburn supposedly for a freeburning coal seam fire.[4]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Freeburn has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 399 | — | |
| 2020 | 296 | −25.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
Freeburn was first listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[7] | Pop 2020[8] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 398 | 288 | 99.75% | 97.30% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.68% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | 1.35% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1 | 2 | 0.25% | 0.68% |
| Total | 399 | 296 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Freeburn, Kentucky
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 110. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Freeburn, Kentucky
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Freeburn CDP, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Freeburn CDP, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau.
