Sandy Hook, Kentucky
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Sandy Hook is a city located in Elliott County, Kentucky, along the Little Sandy River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 678. It is the county seat of Elliott CountyTemplate:GR.
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Geography
Image:KYMap-doton-SandyHook.PNG Sandy Hook is located at 38°5'33" North, 83°7'26" West (38.092447, -83.123918)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.5 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 678 people, 292 households, and 167 families residing in the city. The population density was 275.6/km² (716.1/mi²). There were 332 housing units at an average density of 134.9/km² (350.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.26% White, 0.15% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 292 households out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.0% were married couples living together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% were non-families. 41.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 65.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 60.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $14,313, and the median income for a family was $21,071. Males had a median income of $40,417 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,278. 31.2% of the population and 28.2% of families were below the poverty line. 43.1% of those under the age of 18 and 26.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Culture
Sandy Hook is the hometown of country music singer Keith Whitley. A magnificent statute of Whitley playing his guitar marks the site of his grave in the local cemetery. In commemoration of his life, residents and friends from Sandy Hook hold the annual Keith Whitley Poker Run from Sandy Hook to Nashville.