Cawood
Census-designated place in Harlan County, Kentucky
Cawood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Harlan County, Kentucky, with 630 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,319 ft (402 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ages, 4.7 miles N.
- 630residents (2020 Census)
- 1,319 ftelevation · 402 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 432 / sq mipopulation density
- 40815ZIP code
About Cawood
Cawood is a census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cawood had a population of 630.
A post office in Cawood was established in 1890 by Wilson S. Hensley. He said one of his ancestors was Berry Cawood, a hero of the Revolutionary War.
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- Median home value
- $69,800
- Median age
- 34.9
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Cawood had 630 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 630 |
|---|---|
| Density | 432 per sq mi (167 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cawood at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Harlan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 630 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.46 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7916° N, 83.2325° W |
| ZIP code | 40815 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2113582 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cawood
- Ages4.7 mi N
- Coxton5.1 mi NW
- Evarts5.5 mi NE
- Harlan5.7 mi NW
- Kenvir6.1 mi NE
- Loyall7.7 mi NW
- South Wallins9.4 mi W
- Jonesville, VA9.7 mi SE
- St. Charles, VA9.7 mi E
- Wallins Creek10.7 mi W
- Pennington Gap, VA11.2 mi E
- Rose Hill, VA11.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Cawood
What county is Cawood in?
Cawood is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Cawood, KY?
630 people lived in Cawood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cawood, KY?
The ZIP code of Cawood is 40815.
What is the elevation of Cawood?
1,319 feet (402 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cawood?
Ages (4.7 mi), Coxton (5.1 mi), Evarts (5.5 mi), Harlan (5.7 mi), Kenvir (6.1 mi).
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