West Buechel, Kentucky
West Buechel: City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
West Buechel is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,230 and a population density of 734 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,273 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Buechel
| Population : | 1,273 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 40218 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 502 |
| Area : | 1.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 479 feet / 146 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Kentucky/Louisville |
| Local time : | 09:36:26 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 759 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Buechel is located at 38°11'49"N 85°39'48"W (38.1970100, -85.6632900).
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Demographics
The population of West Buechel increased by 3.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,230 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,238 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,248 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,260 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,266 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,270 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,273 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,278 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,275 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,272 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,273 | 0.08% | estimation process |
Schools in West Buechel
College & universities near West Buechel, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157793 | Sullivan University | Louisville (KY) | 40205-3013 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Buechel, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near West Buechel
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Louisvill Post Office | Louisville (KY) | 40231 |
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 |
| Pleasure Ridge Park | 25,813 | City in Louisville, 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
West Buechel distances to largest Kentucky cities
