Vanceburg, Kentucky
Vanceburg: City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Vanceburg is a city located in the county of Lewis in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,518 and a population density of 475 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,399 inhabitants.
The city was created 227 years ago in 1796.
Quick Facts about Vanceburg
| Population : | 1,399 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Lewis County |
| Postal code : | 41179 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 3.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 538 feet / 164 meters |
| Capital city : | Vanceburg is capital of Lewis County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1797 (227 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:43:26 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 438 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Vanceburg is located at 38°35'57"N 83°19'8"W (38.5992400, -83.3188000).
Vanceburg map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Vanceburg decreased by 8.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,518 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,469 | -3.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,469 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,458 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,462 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,447 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,432 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,416 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,404 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,400 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,399 | -0.07% | estimation process |
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People born in Vanceburg (5)
People born in Vanceburg, including professional basketball player Ralph Davis, politician Thomas H. Paynter, athletic director Charles A. Baird, .
List
- Henry Kirby Taylor (American university President) he was born in 10/08/1858
- James Baird (American civil engineer, football player and coach (1873-1953)) he was born in 18/05/1873
Schools in Vanceburg
College & universities near Vanceburg, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205443 | Shawnee State University | Portsmouth (OH) | 45662 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Vanceburg, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Vanceburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vanceburg Post Office | Vanceburg (KY) | 41179 |
Distance to Other Cities
Vanceburg distances to largest Kentucky cities
