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Dwale, Kentucky
Dwale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. The 2010 United States Census reported that Dwale's population was 329, of which 312 persons were white and 9 persons were Asian.

The origins of the name Dwale are unclear. Although it is said to have been named after a town in Wales, no such Welsh place name has been found.

Geography

Dwale is located in north-central Floyd County on the west side of the Levisa Fork, just north of Allen. U.S. Route 23 passes through Dwale, leading northwest 5 miles (8 km) to Prestonsburg, the county seat, and southeast 22 miles (35 km) to Pikeville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Dwale CDP has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km), of which 0.66 square miles (1.70 km) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.04 km), or 2.57%, is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020239—
U.S. Decennial Census

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dwale, Kentucky
  3. ^ "Dwale KY ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  4. ^ "Feature Detail Report for: Dwale, Kentucky." USGS. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dwale, Kentucky Retrieved May 12, 2011.
  5. ^ United States Census 2010 US Census report for Kentucky
  6. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 87. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  7. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Dwale CDP, Kentucky". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


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