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Dive into each indicator for Kentucky.
4.61 M
Total population
26th in the U.S.
44 /km²
Density
39.4 years
Median age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
1.82 M
Households
58.4%
Urban population
21.9%
Under 18
18.0%
65 and older
74.6 years
Life expectancy
Among the lowest in the U.S.
Louisville/Jefferson County (≈ 1.39 M)
Largest metro
+0.2%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
84.5%
White (non-Hispanic)
8.5%
Black or African American
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
2.4%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native American
≈ 2.5%
Mexican origin
Largest Hispanic subgroup
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1790–20244.61 M▲ 6486%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1790–2020 + estimates.
Hispanic or Latino share
1990–20234.7%▲ 683%
Census race & ethnicity tables.
Black or African American share
1900–20238.5%▼ 36%
Census race tables.
Life expectancy at birth
1980–202374.6 yrs▲ 1%
CDC / NCHS state life tables.
Data table
| Total population | 4.61 M | 26th in the U.S. |
| Density | 44 /km² | |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
| Female | 50.6% | |
| Male | 49.4% | |
| Households | 1.82 M | |
| Urban population | 58.4% | |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | |
| 65 and older | 18.0% | |
| Life expectancy | 74.6 years | Among the lowest in the U.S. |
| Largest metro | Louisville/Jefferson County (≈ 1.39 M) | |
| Growth | +0.2%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 84.5% | |
| Black or African American | 8.5% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.7% | |
| Asian | 1.7% | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | |
| Native American | 0.3% | |
| Mexican origin | ≈ 2.5% | Largest Hispanic subgroup |
Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Kentucky vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
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