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Paducah : Kentucky

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Paducah is a city located in McCracken County, Kentucky at the confluence of the Tennessee River and the Ohio River.. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26,307. It is the county seat of McCracken County.

Geography
Paducah is located at 37°4′20″ North, 88°37′39″ West (37.072226, -88.627436)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 50.5 km˛ (19.5 mi˛). 50.5 km˛ (19.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.10% water.

Paducah is the largest city in the Jackson Purchase Region of Western Kentucky.

History
Paducah is an ideal case study in the historical progression mixing history, geography, economics, technology and culture into a continuing series of paradigm shifts:

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Paintsville : Kentucky

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Paintsville is a city located in Johnson County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,132. It is the county seat of Johnson County6.

Geography
Paintsville is located at 37°48′41″ North, 82°48′24″ West (37.811324, -82.806780)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.6 km˛ (5.3 mi˛). 13.6 km˛ (5.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,132 people, 1,681 households, and 1,079 families residing in the city. The population density is 303.3/km˛ (786.1/mi˛). There are 1,901 housing units at an average density of 139.5/km˛ (361.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.48% White, 0.65% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. 0.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Paris : Kentucky

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Paris is a city located in Bourbon County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,183. It is the county seat of Bourbon County6.

Paris is home to Claiborne Farm, a prominent thoroughbred race horse breeding operation.

Geography
Paris is located at 38°12′23″ North, 84°15′28″ West (38.206476, -84.257670)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.6 km˛ (6.8 mi˛). 17.6 km˛ (6.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.29% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 9,183 people, 3,857 households, and 2,487 families residing in the city. The population density is 521.4/km˛ (1,351.2/mi˛). There are 4,222 housing units at an average density of 239.7/km˛ (621.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 84.23% White, 12.71% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.35% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. 2.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Park City : Kentucky

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Park City is a city located in Barren County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 517.

Geography
Park City is located at 37°5′39″ North, 86°2′54″ West (37.094181, -86.048309)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.4 km˛ (1.7 mi˛). 4.4 km˛ (1.7 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 517 people, 237 households, and 142 families residing in the city. The population density is 117.4/km˛ (303.5/mi˛). There are 263 housing units at an average density of 59.7/km˛ (154.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 93.23% White, 6.38% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Park Hills : Kentucky

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Park Hills is a city located in Kenton County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,977.

Geography
Park Hills is located at 39°4′13″ North, 84°31′51″ West (39.070261, -84.530854)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 km˛ (0.8 mi˛). 2.0 km˛ (0.8 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,977 people, 1,382 households, and 725 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,473.6/km˛ (3,840.2/mi˛). There are 1,523 housing units at an average density of 753.9/km˛ (1,964.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 96.64% White, 1.65% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Park Lake : Kentucky

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Park Lake is a city located in Oldham County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 537.

Geography
Park Lake is located at 38°20′43″ North, 85°28′28″ West (38.345351, -85.474310)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛). 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 537 people, 159 households, and 145 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,073.4/km˛ (5,470.1/mi˛). There are 161 housing units at an average density of 621.6/km˛ (1,640.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.02% White, 0.00% African American, 0.37% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 0.74% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Pembroke : Kentucky

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Pembroke is a city located in Christian County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 797.

Geography
Pembroke is located at 36°46′29″ North, 87°21′23″ West (36.774633, -87.356361)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 km˛ (1.0 mi˛). 2.7 km˛ (1.0 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 797 people, 305 households, and 214 families residing in the city. The population density is 298.8/km˛ (772.4/mi˛). There are 328 housing units at an average density of 123.0/km˛ (317.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 64.87% White, 31.12% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 2.51% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Perryville : Kentucky

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Perryville is a city located in Boyle County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 763.

History
In October, 1862, the fields west of town were the site of the Battle of Perryville, an important encounter in the American Civil War that ended the Kentucky Campaign of Confederate generals Braxton Bragg and Edmund Kirby Smith.

Geography
Perryville is located at 37°38′60″ North, 84°57′1″ West (37.649974, -84.950176)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 km˛ (0.8 mi˛). 2.1 km˛ (0.8 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 763 people, 348 households, and 220 families residing in the city. The population density is 368.2/km˛ (948.9/mi˛). There are 384 housing units at an average density of 185.3/km˛ (477.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 93.18% White, 4.98% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Pewee Valley : Kentucky

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Pewee Valley is a city located in Oldham County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,436.

Geography
Pewee Valley is located at 38°18′34″ North, 85°29′21″ West (38.309552, -85.489137)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.9 km˛ (1.9 mi˛). 4.9 km˛ (1.9 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,436 people, 484 households, and 394 families residing in the city. The population density is 294.9/km˛ (761.8/mi˛). There are 502 housing units at an average density of 103.1/km˛ (266.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 96.10% White, 2.37% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 2.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Pikeville : Kentucky

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Pikeville is a city located in Pike County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,295. It is the county seat of Pike County6. It is the home of country music stars Patty Loveless and Dwight Yoakam.

Geography
Pikeville is located at 37°28′38″ North, 82°31′48″ West (37.477094, -82.530111)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.0 km˛ (15.4 mi˛). 40.0 km˛ (15.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,295 people, 2,705 households, and 1,563 families residing in the city. The population density is 157.5/km˛ (408.0/mi˛). There are 2,981 housing units at an average density of 74.6/km˛ (193.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 94.58% White, 2.64% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. 1.40% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Pineville : Kentucky

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Pineville is a city located in Bell County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,093. It is the county seat of Bell County6.

Geography
Pineville is located at 36°45′47″ North, 83°41′58″ West (36.762932, -83.699375)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 km˛ (1.4 mi˛). 3.7 km˛ (1.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,093 people, 871 households, and 518 families residing in the city. The population density is 561.2/km˛ (1,452.1/mi˛). There are 961 housing units at an average density of 257.7/km˛ (666.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 92.74% White, 4.30% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Pioneer Village : Kentucky

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Pioneer Village is a city located in Bullitt County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,555.

Geography
Pioneer Village is located at 38°3′35″ North, 85°40′40″ West (38.059600, -85.677750)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 km˛ (1.2 mi˛). 3.0 km˛ (1.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,555 people, 880 households, and 746 families residing in the city. The population density is 843.2/km˛ (2,186.7/mi˛). There are 900 housing units at an average density of 297.0/km˛ (770.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 98.08% White, 0.27% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Pippa Passes : Kentucky

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Pippa Passes is a city located in Knott County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 297.

Geography
Pippa Passes is located at 37°20′5″ North, 82°52′32″ West (37.334629, -82.875490)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 km˛ (0.5 mi˛). 1.4 km˛ (0.5 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 297 people, 48 households, and 30 families residing in the city. The population density is 216.4/km˛ (557.3/mi˛). There are 50 housing units at an average density of 36.4/km˛ (93.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.31% White, 0.34% African American, 0.34% Native American, 1.68% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Pleasureville : Kentucky

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Pleasureville is a city located in Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 869.

Geography
Pleasureville is located at 38°20′57″ North, 85°6′51″ West (38.349165, -85.114201)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 km˛ (0.5 mi˛). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 869 people, 340 households, and 236 families residing in the city. The population density is 633.1/km˛ (1,642.9/mi˛). There are 367 housing units at an average density of 267.4/km˛ (693.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 92.98% White, 1.73% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 4.26% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 7.48% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Plum Springs : Kentucky

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Plum Springs is a city located in Warren County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 447.

Geography
Plum Springs is located at 37°1′17″ North, 86°22′58″ West (37.021420, -86.382746)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 447 people, 177 households, and 138 families residing in the city. The population density is 595.1/km˛ (1,535.0/mi˛). There are 182 housing units at an average density of 242.3/km˛ (625.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 85.01% White, 12.75% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Powderly : Kentucky

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Powderly is a city located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 846.

Geography
Powderly is located at 37°14′25″ North, 87°9′25″ West (37.240274, -87.157042)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 km˛ (1.4 mi˛). 3.7 km˛ (1.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 846 people, 342 households, and 235 families residing in the city. The population density is 226.8/km˛ (586.7/mi˛). There are 396 housing units at an average density of 106.2/km˛ (274.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 96.10% White, 2.96% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. 0.24% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Prestonsburg : Kentucky

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Prestonsburg is a city located in Floyd County in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Kentucky on the eastern bank of the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River. Prestonsburg is the home of the Mountain Arts Center and Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,612. It is the county seat of Floyd County6.

Geography
Prestonsburg is located at 37°40′4″ North, 82°45′32″ West (37.667872, -82.758765)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.7 km˛ (11.1 mi˛). 28.2 km˛ (10.9 mi˛) of it is land and 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.81% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,612 people, 1,563 households, and 956 families residing in the city. The population density is 128.3/km˛ (332.2/mi˛). There are 1,683 housing units at an average density of 59.8/km˛ (154.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.51% White, 0.33% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Prestonville : Kentucky

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Prestonville is a city located in Carroll County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 164.

Geography
Prestonville is located at 38°40′44″ North, 85°11′29″ West (38.678883, -85.191396)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is land and 4.00% is water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 164 people, 62 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density is 263.8/km˛ (694.5/mi˛). There are 71 housing units at an average density of 114.2/km˛ (300.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 95.73% White, 0.61% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.22% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. 3.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Princeton : Kentucky

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Princeton is a city located in Caldwell County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,536. It is the county seat of Caldwell County6.

Geography
Princeton is located at 37°6′28″ North, 87°52′57″ West (37.107674, -87.882479)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.6 km˛ (9.1 mi˛). 23.6 km˛ (9.1 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,536 people, 2,810 households, and 1,798 families residing in the city. The population density is 276.4/km˛ (716.1/mi˛). There are 3,150 housing units at an average density of 133.2/km˛ (345.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 89.20% White, 9.01% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Providence : Kentucky

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Providence is a city located in Webster County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,611.

Geography
Providence is located at 37°23′54″ North, 87°45′25″ West (37.398389, -87.757077)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.0 km˛ (6.2 mi˛). 15.9 km˛ (6.2 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.32% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,611 people, 1,487 households, and 1,029 families residing in the city. The population density is 226.7/km˛ (587.2/mi˛). There are 1,754 housing units at an average density of 110.1/km˛ (285.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 81.92% White, 16.53% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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