Lakeside Park, Kentucky

Not to be confused with the similarly-named city of Lakeview Heights, Kentucky.

Lakeside Park, Kentucky
City
A house in the Dixie Highway Historic District
Location of Lakeside Park in Kenton County, Kentucky
Coordinates: 39°02′02″N84°34′03″W / 39.03389°N 84.56750°W / 39.03389; -84.56750
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Kenton
Incorporated	1930
Government
• Mayor	Paul R. Markgraf
Area [1]
• Total	0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
• Land	0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation [2]	860 ft (260 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,841
• Estimate  (2022) [3]	2,823
• Density	3,623.72/sq mi (1,399.48/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	41017
Area code	859
FIPS code	21-43606
GNIS feature ID	2404874 [2]
Website	www.cityoflakesidepark.com

Lakeside Park is a home rule-class city ^[4] in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 2,841. It is a suburb in the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

History

The area that is now Lakeside Park was part of a farm granted to John Leathers. During the Civil War, the Covington and Lexington Turnpike (which passes through town) was guarded by forts. ^[5] Lakeside Park was incorporated in 1930. ^[6] The first subdivisions were championed by Kenton County commissioner Paul Hesser, who also pushed for incorporation. It was strategically placed next to the Covington and Lexington Turnpike to prevent annexation by Fort Mitchell. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), of which 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²) is land and 1.28% is water. The city is bisected by the Dixie Highway, U.S. Route 25, and Interstate 275 bypasses Lakeside Park to the south. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1940	761		—
1950	988		29.8%
1960	2,214		124.1%
1970	2,511		13.4%
1980	3,062		21.9%
1990	3,131		2.3%
2000	2,869		−8.4%
2010	2,668		−7.0%
2020	2,841		6.5%
2022 (est.)	2,823	[7]	−0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

As of the census ^[9] of 2000, there were 2,869 people, 1,237 households, and 755 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,746.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,446.6/km²). There were 1,288 housing units at an average density of 1,682.1 per square mile (649.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.72% White, 1.60% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.59% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,237 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,781, and the median income for a family was $70,000. Males had a median income of $50,171 versus $30,329 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,711. About 0.5% of families and 1.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.1% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those 65 and older.

Education

Most of Lakeside Park is in the Kenton County School District. A portion of land to the east is in the Beechwood Independent School District. ^{[10] [11]} Beechwood ISD portions are zoned to Beechwood High School, the sole comprehensive high school of the district.

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lakeside Park, Kentucky
3. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
4. "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
5. "Chapter L". Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
6. Kleber, John E. The Kentucky Encyclopedia. University Press of Kentucky. p. 533. ISBN   0-8131-2883-8.
7. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
10. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Kenton County, KY" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved August 8, 2023. - District text list - The census map here shows the district boundaries and municipalities.
11. "Appendix B: Maps Of Independent School Districts In Operation In FY 2014-FY 2015 Using 2005 Tax District Boundaries – Beechwood ISD" (PDF). Research Report No. 415 – Kentucky's Independent School Districts: A Primer. Frankfort, KY: Office of Education Accountability, Legislative Research Commission. September 15, 2015. p. 91 (PDF p. 105/174). - This map shows the colors of Lakeside Park better against the district boundaries.

External links

• City of Lakeside Park Official Website