Fairdale is a former

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in southern Jefferson County,

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. The population was 7,658 at the 2000 census. In 2003, the area was

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to the city of Louisville due to a merger between the city and Jefferson County's unincorporated

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. Fairdale is now a

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within the city limits of Louisville. The ZIP Code for Fairdale is 40118. It is within the boundaries of the Fairdale Fire Protection District which serves Fairdale and surrounding areas including the large Jefferson Memorial Forest and historic South Park Country Club, the oldest country club in the state of Kentucky.

Geography

Fairdale is located at . It is in southern Jefferson County. According to the

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, the Census Designated Place (CDP) has a

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area of 14.84 km² (5.73 mi²), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Fairdale has a

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 7,658 people in 2,948 households, including 2,154 families, in the CDP. The population density was 518.7/km² (1,343.2/mi²). There were 3,059 housing units at an average density of 207.2/km² (536.5/mi²). The

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of the CDP was 96.8% White, 0.89% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31%. Of the 2,948 households 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% married couples living together, 17.2% with a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 21.0% of households were one person and 7.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.98. The age distribution was 27.3% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males. The median household income was $35,218 and the median family income was $40,545. Males had a median income of $31,407 versus $22,339 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,275. About 11.2% of families, and 14.5% of the population were below the

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, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over. 4.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.2% don't have a high school degree.

Education

Fairdale has a lending library, a branch of the Louisville Free Public Library.

References

External links

Fairdale Library
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