Bromley, Kentucky

Bromley is a home rule-class city along the Ohio River in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 838 at the 2000 census.GeographyBromley is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.4sqmi, of which 0.3sqmi is land and 0.1sqmi is water.Several Bromley streets bear the names of prominent Kentucky historical figures, including Shelby Street, Boone Street and Kenton Street .HistoryThe settlement of Bromley can be traced to 1784, when Prettyman Merry received a land grant from the United States Government of 2000acre. Soon thereafter, the Merry family began constructing a home on the property. This home still stands today on Shelby Street.The Commonwealth of Kentucky officially approved the incorporation of the City of Bromley on May 23, 1890.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 838 people, 342 households, and 221 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,702.8 people per square mile (1,043.7/km²). There were 362 housing units at an average density of 1,167.5 per square mile (450.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.57% White, 0.48% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.