Anchorage, Kentucky
Anchorage: small city in Kentucky, USA
About
Anchorage is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,348 and a population density of 305 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,427 inhabitants.
The city was created 148 years ago in 1877.
Quick Facts about Anchorage
| Population | 2,427 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Postal code | 40223 |
| Phone Area Codes | 502 |
| Area | 7.69 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.2667,-85.5330 |
| Altitude | 712 feet / 217 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1878 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 02:42:47 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 315 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Anchorage is located at 38°16'0"N 85°31'59"W (38.2667400, -85.5330200).
Anchorage map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an i...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Anchorage increased by 3.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,348 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,365 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,379 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,403 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,409 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,420 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,427 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,434 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,427 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,423 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,427 | 0.16% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Anchorage
1Anchorage 2 mile park and walking trail
1598 Evergreen Rd, Anchorage, KY 40223, United States View details
People born in Anchorage (4)
People born in Anchorage, including US singer and songwriter Joan Osborne, stage and film actress Virginia Pearson, United States educator and songwriter Patty Hill, .
More notable people
- Huston Quin (American mayor) he was born in 04/08/1876
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Anchorage, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156842 | Paul Mitchell the School-Louisville | Louisville (KY) | 40222 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Anchorage, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Anchorage.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorag Post Office | Louisville (KY) | 40223 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Anchorage, Alaska The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. with a population of 294,356 people.
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , KY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Jeffersontown | 27,562 | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Valley Station | 22,756 | Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Newburg | 19,967 | City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States |
| Fern Creek | 18,409 | City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Saint Matthews | 17,985 | City |
| Okolona | 17,134 | City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Shively | 15,690 | Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States |
| Highview | 15,167 | City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Lyndon | 11,445 | City in the United States |
| Saint Dennis | 9,177 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Fairdale | 8,148 | City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Middletown | 7,898 | City in Kentucky |
| Buechel | 7,287 | Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Douglass Hills | 5,714 | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Prospect | 4,842 | City in Kentucky |
Distance to Other Cities
Anchorage distances to largest Kentucky cities