Betsy Layne
Census-designated place in Floyd County, Kentucky
Betsy Layne is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Floyd County, Kentucky, with 651 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coal Run Village, 4.1 miles E.
- 651residents (2020 Census)
- 650 ftelevation · 198 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 360 / sq mipopulation density
- 41605ZIP code
About Betsy Layne
Betsy Layne is a census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. It was established in 1875 along the Levisa Fork. The post office opened on May 1, 1908, with Clayton S. Hitchins as postmaster. Its ZIP code is 41605. The 2010 census reported the population to be 688. Stage actress Bette Henritze (born 1924) was a native of Betsy Layne.
Betsy Layne is located along the eastern border of Floyd County. It is bordered to the east by Pike County. U.S. Route 23 passes through the community, leading northwest 13 miles (21 km) to Prestonsburg and southeast 12 miles (19 km) to Pikeville.
In addition to being treated as a census-designated place by the United States Census Bureau, they also consider Betsy Layne and the nearby community of Stanville as a combined Census County Division (CCD). It had a population of 4,601 at the 2020 census. The CCD also includes the communities of Banner, Dana, Harold, Ivel and Tram.
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Living in Betsy Layne
- Median household income
- $31,838
- Median rent
- $1,100/mo
- Median age
- 61.8
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Betsy Layne had 651 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 651 |
|---|---|
| Density | 360 per sq mi (139 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Betsy Layne at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Floyd County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 651 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.81 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5520° N, 82.6247° W |
| ZIP code | 41605 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2106220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Betsy Layne
- Coal Run Village4.1 mi E
- Allen7.0 mi NW
- Pikeville7.4 mi SE
- Martin7.5 mi W
- Dwale7.8 mi NW
- McDowell8.5 mi SW
- Maytown9.8 mi W
- Prestonsburg11.8 mi NW
- Wayland11.8 mi SW
- Auxier14.9 mi NW
- Virgie15.4 mi S
- Wheelwright15.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Betsy Layne
What county is Betsy Layne in?
Betsy Layne is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Betsy Layne, KY?
651 people lived in Betsy Layne at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Betsy Layne, KY?
The ZIP code of Betsy Layne is 41605.
What is the elevation of Betsy Layne?
650 feet (198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Betsy Layne?
Coal Run Village (4.1 mi), Allen (7.0 mi), Pikeville (7.4 mi), Martin (7.5 mi), Dwale (7.8 mi).
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