Augusta, Kentucky
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Augusta is a city in Bracken County, Kentucky, along the Ohio River. As of the 2005 census, the city population was 2,004. When Bracken County was organized in 1796, Augusta was the county seat. In 1839, a new county courthouse was built at a more central location in Brooksville.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.3 km² (1.6 mi²). 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it (26.67%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2005, there were 2,004 people, 1384 households, and 430 families residing in the city. The population density was 411.0/km² (990.9/mi²). There were 605 housing units at an average density of 191.5/km² (497.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.51% White, 1.25% African American, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.There were 534 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,333, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,450. About 9.6% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
History
Augusta was founded in 1786 as a trading post along the Ohio River. The city was named after Augusta County, Virginia. The city grew quickly and in 1796 (in some cases as some people believe, 1786) became county seat of the Extensive Bracken County Area. The location was moved to Oxford then back to Augusta the finally to Brooksville in 1839 as county seat. The city was home to five separate schools, one private four public. The most famous built was the Augusta College, which served the entire Bracken area until 1887 when the High School was moved into that spot. The college continued to serve the city until October 31, 1896.Augusta Mayors
John Laycock (2002–Present). Laycock, who was elected with 65% of the votes, was the first person to win a public office in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a "write-in".Wendell High (1998–2002)
Louis Habermehl Jr (1994–1998)
Mike Bach (1990–1994)
Issac Weldon (1986–1990)
Thomas Appelman (1970–1986)
Augusta Independent Schools
Current enrollment: 159 High School students 66 Middle School students 180 Elementary School studentsSee also
Famous People
George Clooney lived in Augusta and graduated from Augusta High School.Though to some speculation Rosemary Clooney was born in Augusta as was Heather French.
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