Vicco, Kentucky

Vicco is a home rule-class city in Perry County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 334 at the 2010 census. On January 16, 2013, Vicco became the smallest city in the United States to pass an ordinance outlawing discrimination based on sexual orientation.HistoryVicco was originally a coal mining town; its name comes from the initials of the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company. The city was known for its bars and entertainment; The New York Times described it as "the local coal miner's Vegas." The decline of the coal industry in the region brought economic trouble to Vicco, as local businesses closed and the city faced severe budget deficits. However, the city has recently attempted a revival, having restarted its defunct police force among other measures.GeographyVicco is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8sqmi, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 318 people, 132 households, and 93 families residing in the city. The population density was 411.2 people per square mile (159.5/km²). There were 152 housing units at an average density of 196.6 per square mile (76.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.69% White and 0.31% from two or more races.