The First Evangelical Reformed Church on Kentucky Route 80 in the small community of Bernstadt , Kentucky , is a historic church built in 1884. It has also been known as Swiss Colony Church . It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
13-666: It was built by Swiss immigrants who were recruited to move from Switzerland to Laurel County, Kentucky , in the late 1800s. This article about a property in Laurel County, Kentucky on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a church or other Christian place of worship in Kentucky is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Laurel County, Kentucky Laurel County
26-556: A given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since
39-432: A household in the county was $ 27,015, and the median income for a family was $ 31,318. Males had a median income of $ 27,965 versus $ 19,757 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,165. About 17.80% of families and 21.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.80% of those under age 18 and 20.10% of those age 65 or over. Like all of the eastern Pennyroyal Plateau and adjacent parts of
52-401: A major stronghold during the war. After a fire damaged the courthouse in 1958, a new structure was completed in 1961. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken was started in southern Laurel County by Colonel Harland Sanders just north of Corbin. Nowadays, visitors are welcomed to the original cafe and museum where they can eat at, tour, and learn about the start of the worldwide franchise. Due to
65-564: Is a county located in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Kentucky . As of the 2020 census , the population was 62,613. Its county seat is London . After a special election in January 2016 alcohol sales are permitted only in the city limits of London. The ordinance went into effect on March 27, 2016, 60 days after results of the election. Laurel County is included in the London, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area . Laurel County,
78-513: Is in Laurel County. As of the census of 2020, there were 62,613 people, 22,573 (2015–2019) households, and families residing in the county. The population density was 121 per square mile (47/km ). There were 22,317 housing units at an average density of 51 per square mile (20/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.66% White , 1.63% Black or African American , 0.37% Native American , 0.35% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.08% from other races , and 0.90% from two or more races . 0.55% of
91-514: The Western and Eastern Coalfields , Laurel County was strongly pro- Union during the Civil War. The county – in common with all adjacent areas – has been rock-ribbed Republican ever since. The only Democrats to receive forty percent of the county's vote since then have been Franklin D. Roosevelt in his 1932 landslide and Lyndon Johnson during an equally large landslide in 1964, although with
104-451: The 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it
117-646: The 80th county to be organized in Kentucky, was established by an act of the general assembly, December 21, 1825, from parts of Rockcastle, Clay, Knox and Whitley Counties. Laurel County was named from the Laurel River , noted for dense laurel thickets along its banks. Laurel County was the location of the Battle of Wildcat Mountain , a pivotal yet little known battle during the American Civil War that kept Confederate armies from advancing on Big Hill,
130-469: The Republican Party mortally divided Woodrow Wilson did obtain a nine-vote plurality in 1912. Two public school districts serve K–12 students in the county: 37°06′38″N 84°07′04″W / 37.11067°N 84.1178°W / 37.11067; -84.1178 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in
143-513: The history of chicken in the county, The World Chicken Festival is celebrated every year in London, the county seat, drawing crowds of up to 250,000 people over the four-day festival. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 444 square miles (1,150 km ), of which 434 square miles (1,120 km ) is land and 9.7 square miles (25 km ) (2.2%) is water. Part of Laurel River Lake
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#1732773175346156-530: The population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. As of the census of 2010, Laurel County was 97.00% White or European American , 0.3% Native American and 0.7% Black or African American . There were 20,353 households, out of which 35.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.60% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.50% were non-families. 21.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.20% had someone living alone who
169-408: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.97. The age distribution was 25.40% under 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males. The median income for
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