La Center, Kentucky
La Center: Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
La Center is a city located in the county of Ballard in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,009 and a population density of 643 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 942 inhabitants.
The city was created 121 years ago in 1902.
Quick Facts about La Center
| Population : | 942 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Ballard County |
| Postal code : | 42056 |
| Area : | 1.57 km2 |
| Altitude : | 367 feet / 112 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1903 (121 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:12:32 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 601 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
La Center is located at 37°4'36"N 88°58'25"W (37.0767200, -88.9736800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of La Center decreased by 7.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,009 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,011 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,013 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,009 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,000 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,003 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 981 | -2.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 977 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 972 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 959 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 942 | -1.8% | estimation process |
Schools in La Center
College & universities near La Center, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148821 | Shawnee Community College | Ullin (IL) | 62992 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near La Center, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
Post offices near La Center
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Center Post Office | La Center (KY) | 42056 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- La Center , Washington city in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 3,602 people.
Other cities in Ballard County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ballard County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wickliffe | 638 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Barlow | 628 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Kevil | 569 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Blandville | 84 | City in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States |
