Munfordville is a town located in Hart County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,563. It is the county seat of Hart County.
The town was once known as Big Buffalo Crossing. The current name came from Richard Jones Munford, who donated the land for development in 1816. The Hardy family, better known later through descendent Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky James Greene Hardy who died in office in 1856, and for whom nearby Hardyville was named, played an important role in establishing the town, especially over 1816 through 1818, and continuing well into the 1840's.
The town is also known as Munfordsville.
On the morning of November 6, 2005, at approximately 4:20 AM, a tornado came from the southwest up from the Green River, and tore through the downtown area at the south end of town, traveling through the commercial district just to the north of the bridge that carries 31-W over the Green River. Over 83 structures were damaged, many severely, causing in excess of $2.5 million in damages. Fortunately, the most severe damage was to commercial property, rather than to private dwellings, and no lives were lost. Unfortunately, several historical structures dating to the mid-19th Century were severely damaged, including a 19th Century home with walls over 18-inches thick located just east of the Hart County Court House.
Munfordville is located at 37°16'36" North, 85°53'52" West (37.276608, -85.897822).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.6 km2 (2.5 mi2). 6.6 km2 (2.5 mi2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,563 people, 698 households, and 418 families residing in the city. The population density is 238.5/km2 (619.0/mi2). There are 776 housing units at an average density of 118.4/km2 (307.3/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 87.33% White, 11.45% Black or African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 1.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 698 households out of which 23.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% are married couples living together, 14.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% are non-families. 36.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.18 and the average family size is 2.82.
In the city the population is spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $18,015, and the median income for a family is $26,333. Males have a median income of $25,417 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the city is $11,447. 26.2% of the population and 23.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 33.9% of those under the age of 18 and 25.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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MunfordvilleKentucky.com
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